Postcode SY4 5PB is located in a rural hamlet, within the Wem ward of Shropshire in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Baschurch, Cockshutt & Harmer Hill area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 33.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 66% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Baschurch, Cockshutt & Harmer Hill is £56,481 per year. The nearest station is Wem, about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Baschurch, Cockshutt & Harmer Hill has an average 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.
Baschurch, Cockshutt & Harmer Hill has a low crime rate, with approximately 33.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.8% 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.
The average income per household in Baschurch, Cockshutt & Harmer Hill is £56,481 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SY4 5PB.
Baschurch, Cockshutt & Harmer Hill near SY4 5PB 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Wem | N/A | Walking directions to Wem |
Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £262 per square foot) in Wem area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £800,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 46 | £351,250 | £282 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £237,500 | £254 |
| Terraced | 17 | £192,000 | £215 |
| Flats | 3 | £120,000 | £199 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £252,995 | £80,000 | £153,000 | £129,950 |
| 2017 | £267,495 | £88,000 | £163,750 | £144,998 |
| 2018 | £226,000 | £70,250 | £170,000 | £125,950 |
| 2019 | £275,000 | £90,000 | £173,500 | £135,500 |
| 2020 | £285,000 | £63,000 | £173,998 | £138,500 |
| 2021 | £299,975 | £98,500 | £201,000 | £155,600 |
| 2022 | £340,000 | £115,000 | £225,000 | £159,975 |
| 2023 | £319,000 | £112,500 | £220,000 | £161,000 |
| 2024 | £347,250 | £111,000 | £215,250 | £175,000 |
| 2025 | £352,500 | £117,500 | £240,000 | £180,250 |
| 2026 | £297,500 | — | £220,000 | £160,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £201 | £162 | £199 | £159 |
| 2017 | £212 | £160 | £196 | £200 |
| 2018 | £205 | £115 | £186 | £169 |
| 2019 | £212 | £152 | £181 | £172 |
| 2020 | £241 | £115 | £206 | £190 |
| 2021 | £248 | £167 | £235 | £205 |
| 2022 | £282 | £172 | £265 | £240 |
| 2023 | £306 | £178 | £246 | £222 |
| 2024 | £277 | £170 | £250 | £232 |
| 2025 | £284 | £190 | £242 | £204 |
| 2026 | £260 | — | £268 | £215 |
There were 4 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY4 5PB.
In the SY4 5PB postcode area, located within Baschurch, Cockshutt & Harmer Hill, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SY4 5PB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Shrewsbury Road Garage | Shawbury Road, Shropshire, SY4 5HA | Walking directions to Shrewsbury Road Garage |
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.
Elected local representatives for SY4 5PB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Alan John Holford
Wem - Elected 1 May 2025
Gary Groves
Wem - Elected 1 May 2025
Helen Morgan
North Shropshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SY4 5PB records about 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and burglary.
The median sale price around SY4 5PB in Baschurch, Cockshutt & Harmer Hill is £270,000 (about £262 per square foot) based on 98 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 3 schools close to SY4 5PB, including Woodlands School (Requires improvement), The Thomas Adams School (Good) and St Peter's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SY4 5PB is Wem, about 1,367 m away.
SY4 5PB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,760 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for North Shropshire covering SY4 5PB is Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Alan John Holford (Liberal Democrats) and Gary Groves (Liberal Democrats).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.