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SY4 5NW

Wem

Shropshire

England / West Midlands / Shropshire / Baschurch, Cockshutt & Harmer Hill / Wem / SY4 5NW

Overview

Postcode SY4 5NW 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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Baschurch, Cockshutt & Harmer Hill is £47,800 per year. The nearest station is Wem located about 4.1 miles away.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
29
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 a moderate 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

2/10

Baschurch, Cockshutt & Harmer Hill has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Baschurch, Cockshutt & Harmer Hill is £47,800 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SY4 5NW.

Flood risk

No risk

Baschurch, Cockshutt & Harmer Hill near SY4 5NW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Wem located about 4.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
357
Population density
32.1 per km²

Demographics

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

Housing

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

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)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached51£339,950
Flats1£122,000
Semi-Detached30£235,000
Terraced17£175,000

10 years price trend in Wem

Schools

In the SY4 5NW postcode area, located within Baschurch, Cockshutt & Harmer Hill, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.