SY13 1AQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Pearl Yard, 0.3km from Dodington in Whitchurch (Shropshire). Administratively it sits within Whitchurch South ward and the North Shropshire constituency.
For families considering a move, SY13 1AQ represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SY13 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00147155 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PEARL YARD, SY13 1AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PEARL YARD, SY13 1AQ.
270
52
£ 39,100 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SY13 1AQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 82% 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 SY13 1AQ. The average age is 51.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SY13 1AQ has low crime rates — 40 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
Whitchurch CofE Junior Academy
Whitchurch CofE Infant and Nursery Academy
Sir John Talbot's School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- B&M Store0.7 km
- Continental Convenience Store0.1 km
- Costcutter0.1 km
- Red Cow Butchery Whitchurch0.2 km
- Purcell Butchers0.4 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Bulls Head0.2 km
- Red Cow Inn0.3 km
- The Black Bear0.3 km
- The Old Town Hall Vaults0.2 km
- Watergate0.2 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Bauhinia0.1 km
- Benjamin's0.2 km
- Blue Water0.1 km
- Costa0.4 km
- Dan's Cafe0.1 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco Stores0.1 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Gardiners0.3 km
- Hundred King0.4 km
- Ozan Kebab0.4 km
- Spice Heaven0.3 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Whitchurch (Shrops)0.6 km
- Prees7.7 km
- Wrenbury8.0 km
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Postcode Profile: SY131AQ · Data under Open Government Licence