SY13 1BJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Roman Way, 0.6km from Whitchurch in Whitchurch (Shropshire). Administratively it sits within Whitchurch North ward and the North Shropshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SY13, SY13 1BJ offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 95% 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 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £326k.
Census 2021 statistics for SY13 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00147135 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROMAN WAY, SY13 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROMAN WAY, SY13 1BJ.
537
50
£ 39,100 /yr
46%
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 1BJ — age 50, 95% ownership, 2% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 1BJ. The average age is 49.5. 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
£ 208,500
6 sales · Mean £ 240,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SY13 1BJ has low crime rates — 43 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- Continental Convenience Store0.5 km
- Costcutter0.6 km
- Morrisons Daily0.7 km
- Red Cow Butchery Whitchurch0.4 km
- Purcell Butchers0.2 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Bulls Head0.4 km
- Red Cow Inn0.3 km
- The Black Bear0.2 km
- The Old Town Hall Vaults0.3 km
- Watergate0.4 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Bauhinia0.4 km
- Benjamin's0.4 km
- Blue Water0.6 km
- Costa0.2 km
- Dan's Cafe0.7 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Tesco Stores0.5 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Gardiners0.4 km
- Hundred King0.2 km
- Ozan Kebab0.2 km
- Spice Heaven0.8 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Whitchurch (Shrops)1.1 km
- Prees7.9 km
- Wrenbury8.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SY131BJ · Data under Open Government Licence