Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

BARK HILL, SY13 1DJ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

341

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 39,100 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SY13 1DJ 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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5/10
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7/10
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3/10
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4/10
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2/10
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3/10
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Area Character

SY13 1DJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 29% 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 1DJ is a safe, established residential area on Bark Hill, 0.2km from Dodington in Whitchurch (Shropshire). Administratively it sits within Whitchurch South ward and the North Shropshire constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SY13 1DJ offers these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £241k.

Census 2021 statistics for SY13 1DJ are sourced from Output Area E00147147 (shared with 147 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 1DJ. The average age is 40.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 437,500

2 sales · Mean £ 437,500

Terraced

£ 142,000

4 sales · Mean £ 138,500

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

SY13 1DJ has low crime rates — 36 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 offences80
Anti-social behaviour44
Shoplifting29
Criminal damage and arson19
Public order16

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
S

Sir John Talbot's School

Good784 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Eleven0.4 km
  • Etzio0.3 km
  • Moo And Boom0.3 km
  • Bauhinia0.3 km
  • Benjamin's0.2 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

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

15 nearby
  • Macdonners Kebab0.2 km
  • Major Pizza0.5 km
  • Via Roma0.1 km
  • Whitchurch Eat House0.4 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.3 km
  • + 10 more
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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 Inn0.3 km
  • The Black Bear0.4 km
  • The Old Town Hall Vaults0.3 km
  • Watergate0.1 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Whitchurch (Shrops)0.8 km
  • Prees7.5 km
  • Wrenbury8.3 km