Postcode SY4 5AU is located in a rural town, within the Wem ward of Shropshire in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Wem area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 78.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Wem is £43,745 per year. The nearest station is Wem located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Wem Recreation Ground.
Wem has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,263 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Wem has a high crime rate, with approximately 78.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 20.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Wem is £43,745 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SY4 5AU.
Wem near SY4 5AU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wem located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Wem | N/A | Walking directions to Wem |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Wem Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Wem Recreation Ground |
| 0.5 mi | Wheatfields Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Wheatfields Play Area |
Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 in Wem area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £800,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 45 | £360,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £115,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £221,000 |
| Terraced | 16 | £175,250 |
10 year median price trend in Wem
In the SY4 5AU postcode area, located within Wem, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Peter's CofE Primary School | Academy converter | Good | |
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | The Thomas Adams School | Academy converter | Good |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SY4 5AU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Co-operative Food | High Street, Wem, SY4 5NY | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.1 mi | Star Shop | 37 High Street, Wem, SY4 5DG | Walking directions to Star Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Dedman Stores | Shrubbery Gardens, Wem, SY4 5BU | Walking directions to Dedman Stores |
Annual council tax rates for Shropshire district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.