SY13 — WHITCHURCH | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in SY13

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SY13 is £309,554, broadly in line with the Mid Wales average of £315,596.

Properties in SY13 cost 7.9% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SY13 have fallen 2.7% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£376,361	435
Semi-detached	£240,913	277
Terraced	£195,863	203
Flat	£112,304	45
All types	£309,554	1058

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in SY13

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SY13 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

1.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in SY13

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SY13 has 12 schools within or near its boundaries, including 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Tushingham With Grindley CofE Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Physis Academy	Other	Not inspected	mi
Sir John Talbot's School	Secondary	Good	mi
Prees CofE Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Whixall CofE Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

421,298

Population

Median Age

32%

Owner-Occupied

71%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

32.0%

Private rent

14.0%

Social rent

12.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in SY13 are 242.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 82% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

242.0 Mbps

Avg Download

44.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

85%

Superfast Coverage

56%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SY13 is collected by Shrewsbury Council. The Band D rate is £1,623/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

SY13 — WHITCHURCH

Area Summary

SY13 (WHITCHURCH) offers property prices near the national average (£309,554), low crime (94% below national average), 12 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (242 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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SY12

ELLESMERE

£296K

▲ 1.6% YoY

SY14

MALPAS

£462K

▲ 0.6% YoY

SY15

MONTGOMERY

£305K

▼ 8.4% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in SY13?

The average house price in SY13 (WHITCHURCH) is £309,554, based on 1058 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 8% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 2.7% over the past year.

Is SY13 a safe area to live?

Crime in SY13 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (1.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in SY13?

There are 12 schools in or near SY13. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in SY13?

Council tax in SY13 is collected by Shrewsbury Council. The Band D rate is £1,623 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in SY13?

The average broadband download speed in SY13 is 242 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 85% of premises, ultrafast to 56%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in SY13 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 32% of homes in SY13 are owner-occupied. 14% are privately rented and 12% are social housing. The total population is approximately 421,298.