Postcode SY4 5EG 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 100.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Wem is £38,100 per year. The nearest station is Wem located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Wem has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,865 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Wem has a high crime rate, with approximately 100.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 37.6% 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 of residents in Wem is £38,100 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SY4 5EG.
Wem near SY4 5EG 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Wem | N/A | Walking directions to Wem |
Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Wem area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £850,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 44 | £359,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £234,000 |
| Terraced | 16 | £175,000 |
10 year median price trend in Wem
In the SY4 5EG postcode area, located within Wem, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | The Thomas Adams School | Academy converter | Good | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | St Peter's CofE Primary School | Academy converter | Good |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SY4 5EG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Star Shop | 37 High Street, Wem, SY4 5DG | Walking directions to Star Shop |
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | High Street, Wem, SY4 5NY | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | Robinson & Young Premier Food & Fuel | Shawbury Road, Shropshire, SY4 5HA | Walking directions to Robinson & Young Premier Food & Fuel |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.