Postcode SY4 5YB 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 very low crime levels, with around 20.6 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Wem Recreation Ground.
Wem has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,737 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.
Wem has a very low crime rate, with approximately 20.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.6% 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 5YB.
Wem near SY4 5YB 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Wem | N/A | Walking directions to Wem |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Wem Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Wem Recreation Ground |
| 0.1 mi | Wheatfields Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Wheatfields Play Area |
Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Wem area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £850,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 44 | £359,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £234,000 |
| Terraced | 16 | £175,000 |
10 year median price trend in Wem
In the SY4 5YB postcode area, located within Wem, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Peter's CofE Primary School | Academy converter | Good | |
| 0.6 mi | Secondary | The Thomas Adams School | Academy converter | Good |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SY4 5YB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Dedman Stores | Shrubbery Gardens, Wem, SY4 5BU | Walking directions to Dedman Stores |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.