Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

BARK HILL, SY13 1DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARK HILL, SY13 1DH.

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Population

312

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 39,100 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SY13 1DH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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4/10
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2/10
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2/10
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7/10
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7/10
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3/10
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4/10
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3/10
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9/10
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Area Character

SY13 1DH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 42% 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.

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

SY13 1DH is a safe, established residential area on Bark Hill, 0.2km from Dodington in Whitchurch (Shropshire). Administratively it sits within Whitchurch North ward and the North Shropshire constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SY13 1DH offers residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 49% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £116k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for SY13 1DH are sourced from Output Area E00147163 (shared with 12 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 1DH. The average age is 43.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.2%
Asian / British Asian3.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 122,500

6 sales · Mean £ 118,250

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

SY13 1DH 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.

Violence and sexual offences83
Anti-social behaviour45
Shoplifting29
Criminal damage and arson19
Public order17

school Local Schools

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Whitchurch CofE Infant and Nursery Academy

Good279 pupils0.6 km
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Whitchurch CofE Junior Academy

Inadequate313 pupils0.6 km
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Sir John Talbot's School

Good784 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • B&M Store0.9 km
  • Continental Convenience Store0.3 km
  • Costcutter0.4 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.8 km
  • Red Cow Butchery Whitchurch0.1 km
  • + 7 more
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Bulls Head0.1 km
  • Red Cow Inn0.2 km
  • The Black Bear0.3 km
  • The Old Town Hall Vaults0.3 km
  • Watergate0.1 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Bauhinia0.2 km
  • Benjamin's0.2 km
  • Blue Water0.4 km
  • Costa0.3 km
  • Dan's Cafe0.3 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Lidl0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Tesco Stores0.2 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.3 km
  • Gardiners0.1 km
  • Hundred King0.3 km
  • Ozan Kebab0.3 km
  • Spice Heaven0.5 km
  • + 10 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Whitchurch (Shrops)0.8 km
  • Prees7.5 km
  • Wrenbury8.2 km