Postcode SY4 5FB 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 95.7 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 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 95.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Wem is £38,100 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SY4 5FB.
Wem near SY4 5FB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £278,000 in Wem area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £850,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 51 | £339,950 |
| Flats | 1 | £122,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £235,000 |
| Terraced | 17 | £175,000 |
10 years price trend in Wem
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | The Co-operative Food | High Street, Wem, SY4 5NY | |
| 0.1 mi | Star Shop | 37 High Street, Wem, SY4 5DG | |
| 0.3 mi | Dedman Stores | Shrubbery Gardens, Wem, SY4 5BU |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.