SY13 1BL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Yardington, 0.6km from Dodington in Whitchurch (Shropshire). Administratively it sits within Whitchurch North ward and the North Shropshire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SY13 1BL is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 34% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £155k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 4.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SY13 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00147136 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
YARDINGTON, SY13 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YARDINGTON, SY13 1BL.
248
47
£ 39,100 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SY13 1BL is an established family neighbourhood — 51% owner-occupation and an average age of 47 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 4.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY13 1BL. The average age is 46.8. 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 demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 139,000
15 sales · Mean £ 134,393
Semi-Detached
£ 185,000
1 sales · Mean £ 185,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SY13 1BL has low crime rates — 46 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 Store0.4 km
- Costcutter0.5 km
- Morrisons Daily0.8 km
- Red Cow Butchery Whitchurch0.3 km
- Purcell Butchers0.1 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Bulls Head0.4 km
- Red Cow Inn0.2 km
- The Black Bear0.1 km
- The Old Town Hall Vaults0.2 km
- Watergate0.3 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Bauhinia0.3 km
- Benjamin's0.3 km
- Blue Water0.5 km
- Costa0.1 km
- Dan's Cafe0.6 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Tesco Stores0.4 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.2 km
- Gardiners0.3 km
- Hundred King0.1 km
- Ozan Kebab0.1 km
- Spice Heaven0.7 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Whitchurch (Shrops)1.0 km
- Prees7.9 km
- Wrenbury8.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SY131BL · Data under Open Government Licence