Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

WATERSIDE CLOSE, SY13 1DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATERSIDE CLOSE, SY13 1DF.

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Population

256

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 39,100 /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: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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5/10
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3/10
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9/10
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5/10
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5/10
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3/10
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7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SY13 1DF — age 49, 75% ownership, 13% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 32.2% year-on-year.

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

SY13 1DF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Waterside Close, 0.4km from Whitchurch in Whitchurch (Shropshire). Administratively it sits within Whitchurch North ward and the North Shropshire constituency.

For families considering a move, SY13 1DF represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. 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 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £131k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 32.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SY13 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00147157 (shared with 9 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 SY13 1DF. The average age is 48.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 131,750

2 sales · Mean £ 131,750

Detached

£ 227,500

3 sales · Mean £ 223,166

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SY13 1DF has low crime rates — 30 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 offences57
Anti-social behaviour29
Public order10
Criminal damage and arson6
Shoplifting6

school Local Schools

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Whitchurch CofE Junior Academy

Inadequate313 pupils1.2 km
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Whitchurch CofE Infant and Nursery Academy

Good279 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Continental Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Costcutter0.8 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.5 km
  • Red Cow Butchery Whitchurch0.6 km
  • Purcell Butchers0.4 km
  • + 6 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Bulls Head0.6 km
  • Red Cow Inn0.5 km
  • The Black Bear0.5 km
  • The Old Town Hall Vaults0.6 km
  • Watergate0.6 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Bauhinia0.7 km
  • Benjamin's0.6 km
  • Blue Water0.9 km
  • Costa0.4 km
  • Dan's Cafe0.9 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Tesco Stores0.7 km
  • Aldi0.8 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Gardiners0.5 km
  • Hundred King0.5 km
  • Ozan Kebab0.4 km
  • Spicy Delight0.5 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Whitchurch (Shrops)1.4 km
  • Prees7.9 km
  • Wrenbury8.4 km