LL14 5BU is a safe, established residential area on Riverside Cottages, 0.4km from Chirk Bank in Shropshire. Administratively it sits within St Martin's ward and the North Shropshire constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £250k.
Census 2021 statistics for LL14 5BU are sourced from Output Area E00147271 (shared with 33 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RIVERSIDE COTTAGES, LL14 5BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIVERSIDE COTTAGES, LL14 5BU.
404
44
£ 41,500 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
LL14 5BU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 85% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LL14 5BU. The average age is 43.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 250,000
1 sales · Mean £ 250,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LL14 5BU has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Weston Rhyn Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Spar0.4 km
- Chirk Town Council0.8 km
- C & S Stores0.7 km
- Chirk Town Council0.8 km
- Spar0.4 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Stanton House Hotel0.6 km
- Stanton House Hotel0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Caffi Wylfa0.5 km
- Eurest Staff Canteen0.6 km
- Castle Bistro0.5 km
- Castle Tandoori0.5 km
- Eurest Staff Canteen0.6 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Star pizza Chirk ltd0.6 km
- Star pizza Chirk ltd0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Hand Hotel0.5 km
- Hand Hotel0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chirk0.9 km
- Gobowen4.1 km
- Ruabon6.6 km
Bus Stops
- Chirk Bridge0.1 km
- St Mary`s Church0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LL145BU · Data under Open Government Licence