Postcode insights

SY13 2LT

Wem

Shropshire

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Detailed insights for SY13 2LT

Overview

Postcode SY13 2LT is located in a rural village, within the Wem ward of Shropshire in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Baschurch, Cockshutt & Harmer Hill area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 33.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 66% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Baschurch, Cockshutt & Harmer Hill is £56,481 per year. The nearest station is Prees, about 4.2 miles away.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
4.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Baschurch, Cockshutt & Harmer Hill has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,760 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Baschurch, Cockshutt & Harmer Hill has a low crime rate, with approximately 33.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.2%

Approximately 4.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Baschurch, Cockshutt & Harmer Hill is £56,481 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SY13 2LT.

Flood risk

No risk

Baschurch, Cockshutt & Harmer Hill near SY13 2LT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Prees located about 4.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
357
Population density
32.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.33(-63%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.16(-52%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.58(-37%)
Other theft
4.58(-20%)
Burglary
4.58(+13%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
343
96.08%
Indian
3
0.84%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.84%
Other White
3
0.84%
Irish
2
0.56%
Total population: 357

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
111
37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
50
16.67%
Level 3 (A level)
50
16.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
11%
No qualifications
28
9.33%
Total 16+ residents: 300

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
62
43.66%
Owns with a mortgage
59
41.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
7.75%
Other social rented
6
4.23%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.82%
Total households: 142

Property prices in Wem

Median price£270,000
Price per sq ft£262
Sales (last 12 months)98
Typical range (middle 50%)£211K – £358K

Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £262 per square foot) in Wem area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £800,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wem over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached46£351,250£282
Semi-Detached32£237,500£254
Terraced17£192,000£215
Flats3£120,000£199

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wem

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wem.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£252,995£80,000£153,000£129,950
2017£267,495£88,000£163,750£144,998
2018£226,000£70,250£170,000£125,950
2019£275,000£90,000£173,500£135,500
2020£285,000£63,000£173,998£138,500
2021£299,975£98,500£201,000£155,600
2022£340,000£115,000£225,000£159,975
2023£319,000£112,500£220,000£161,000
2024£347,250£111,000£215,250£175,000
2025£352,500£117,500£240,000£180,250
2026£297,500£220,000£160,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wem.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wem.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£201£162£199£159
2017£212£160£196£200
2018£205£115£186£169
2019£212£152£181£172
2020£241£115£206£190
2021£248£167£235£205
2022£282£172£265£240
2023£306£178£246£222
2024£277£170£250£232
2025£284£190£242£204
2026£260£268£215
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wem.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wem in the last year.

Recent sales

No sales records found in the last 18 months.

Schools

In the SY13 2LT postcode area, located within Baschurch, Cockshutt & Harmer Hill, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Shropshire district (2025-26).

Band A£1,546
Band B£1,804
Band C£2,061
Band D£2,319
Band E£2,834
Band F£3,349
Band G£3,865
Band H£4,638

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SY13 2LT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alan John Holford

Wem - Elected 1 May 2025

Liberal Democrats

Gary Groves

Wem - Elected 1 May 2025

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Helen Morgan

North Shropshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictShropshireE06000051
Parliamentary ConstituencyNorth ShropshireE14001398
WardWemE05016078
ParishWem RuralE04011379
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Baschurch, Cockshutt & Harmer HillE02006021
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Shropshire 010DE01028888
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SY13 2LT

Is SY13 2LT (Baschurch, Cockshutt & Harmer Hill) safe?

The area around SY13 2LT records about 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and burglary.

What is the average house price near SY13 2LT?

The median sale price around SY13 2LT in Baschurch, Cockshutt & Harmer Hill is £270,000 (about £262 per square foot) based on 98 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is the area around SY13 2LT?

SY13 2LT scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,760 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SY13 2LT (Baschurch, Cockshutt & Harmer Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North Shropshire covering SY13 2LT is Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Alan John Holford (Liberal Democrats) and Gary Groves (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.