Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

RIVERSIDE COTTAGES, LL14 5BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIVERSIDE COTTAGES, LL14 5BU.

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Population

404

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 41,500 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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9/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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5/10
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1/10
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9/10
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6/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British99.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences11
Anti-social behaviour8
Criminal damage and arson5
Other theft3
Shoplifting2

school Local Schools

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Weston Rhyn Primary School

Good192 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Stanton House Hotel0.6 km
  • Stanton House Hotel0.6 km
restaurant

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
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Star pizza Chirk ltd0.6 km
  • Star pizza Chirk ltd0.6 km
local_bar

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