Postcode insights

SY4 5TR

Bank House Lane

Wem

Interactive map showing SY4 5TR and surrounding area

Detailed insights for SY4 5TR

Overview

Postcode SY4 5TR 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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 22.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 77% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wem is £43,745 per year. The nearest station is Wem, about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
22
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
14.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Wem has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,371 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 32% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Wem has a very low crime rate, with approximately 22.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14.8%

Approximately 14.8% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Wem is £43,745 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Wem near SY4 5TR 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SY4 5TR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Wem

N/A

Walking directions to Wem

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
279
Population density
545.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.32(-68%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.85(-9%)
Burglary
3.08(-24%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.46(-66%)
Public order
1.85(-69%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
258
92.47%
Other Black
6
2.15%
Chinese
3
1.08%
Other Asian
3
1.08%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.72%
Total population: 279

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
58
24.37%
No qualifications
50
21.01%
Level 3 (A level)
38
15.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
15.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
12.18%
Total 16+ residents: 238

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
62
50.82%
Owns with a mortgage
24
19.67%
Other social rented
15
12.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
11.48%
Social rents from council
3
2.46%
Total households: 122

Property prices in Wem

Median price£270,000
Price per sq ft£262
Sales (last 12 months)98
Typical range (middle 50%)£211K – £358K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wem over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached46£351,250£282
Semi-Detached32£237,500£254
Terraced17£192,000£215
Flats3£120,000£199

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wem

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wem.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wem.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wem.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wem.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wem in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY4 5TR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY4 5TR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Feb 202625, Fothergill Way, Shrewsbury, SY4 5NXDetachedFreehold£462,500
07 Oct 202532, Fothergill Way, Shrewsbury, SY4 5NXDetachedFreehold£250,000
26 Mar 202515, Fothergill Way, Shrewsbury, SY4 5NXSemi-DetachedFreehold£278,000
07 Feb 202543, Fothergill Way, Shrewsbury, SY4 5NXDetachedFreehold£320,000
28 Feb 202519, Swain Close, Shrewsbury, SY4 5NZDetachedFreehold£380,000

Schools

In the SY4 5TR postcode area, located within Wem, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SY4 5TR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miSecondaryThe Thomas Adams SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miPrimarySt Peter's CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SY4 5TR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SY4 5TR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miStar Shop37 High Street, Wem, SY4 5DGWalking directions to Star Shop
0.4 miShrewsbury Road GarageShawbury Road, Shropshire, SY4 5HAWalking directions to Shrewsbury Road Garage
0.5 miThe Co-operative FoodHigh Street, Wem, SY4 5NYWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Shropshire district (2025-26).

Band A£1,546
Band B£1,804
Band C£2,061
Band D£2,319
Band E£2,834
Band F£3,349
Band G£3,865
Band H£4,638

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SY4 5TR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alan John Holford

Wem - Elected 1 May 2025

Liberal Democrats

Gary Groves

Wem - Elected 1 May 2025

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Helen Morgan

North Shropshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictShropshireE06000051
Parliamentary ConstituencyNorth ShropshireE14001398
WardWemE05016078
ParishWem UrbanE04011380
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)WemE02006019
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Shropshire 008CE01028889
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SY4 5TR

Is SY4 5TR (Wem) safe?

The area around SY4 5TR records about 22 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near SY4 5TR?

The median sale price around SY4 5TR in Wem is £270,000 (about £262 per square foot) based on 98 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SY4 5TR?

There are 2 schools close to SY4 5TR, including The Thomas Adams School (Good) and St Peter's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SY4 5TR?

The closest station to SY4 5TR is Wem, about 1,059 m away.

How deprived is the area around SY4 5TR?

SY4 5TR scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,371 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SY4 5TR (Wem) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North Shropshire covering SY4 5TR 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).

Data Sources

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.