Postcode SY4 5EY 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
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 0.0% 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 5EY.
Wem near SY4 5EY 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Wem | N/A | Walking directions to Wem |
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 5EY postcode area, located within Wem, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SY4 5EY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Robinson & Young Premier Food & Fuel | Shawbury Road, Shropshire, SY4 5HA | Walking directions to Robinson & Young Premier Food & Fuel |
| 0.4 mi | Star Shop | 37 High Street, Wem, SY4 5DG | Walking directions to Star Shop |
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | High Street, Wem, SY4 5NY | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
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.