Postcode SY4 5RB 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 high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Baschurch, Cockshutt & Harmer Hill is £56,481 per year. The nearest station is Prees located about 1.7 miles away.
Baschurch, Cockshutt & Harmer Hill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,684 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Baschurch, Cockshutt & Harmer Hill has a very low crime rate, with approximately 30.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.4% 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 5RB.
Baschurch, Cockshutt & Harmer Hill near SY4 5RB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Prees located about 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 5RB postcode area, located within Baschurch, Cockshutt & Harmer Hill, there are no schools in close proximity.
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.