SY13 1BE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Heronbrook, 0.2km from Chemistry in Whitchurch (Shropshire). Administratively it sits within Whitchurch North ward and the North Shropshire constituency.
For serious buyers, SY13 1BE is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 94% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £340k.
Census 2021 statistics for SY13 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00147156 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HERONBROOK, SY13 1BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HERONBROOK, SY13 1BE.
298
49
£ 39,100 /yr
47%
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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SY13 1BE — age 49, 94% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £340k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY13 1BE. The average age is 48.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 242,000
5 sales · Mean £ 254,700
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SY13 1BE has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.5 km
- Eurogarages Whitchurch By Pass Service Station Spar0.5 km
- Subway Eurogarages0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Starbucks0.5 km
- McDonalds @ Whitchurch Services0.5 km
- Thai Vintage1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Greggs0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Whitchurch (Shrops)1.9 km
- Prees7.9 km
- Wrenbury8.9 km
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Postcode Profile: SY131BE · Data under Open Government Licence