SY13 1DS is a safe, established residential area on Bark Hill Mews, 0.2km from Dodington in Whitchurch (Shropshire). Administratively it sits within Whitchurch South ward and the North Shropshire constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £205k, up 105.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SY13 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00147147 (shared with 147 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARK HILL MEWS, SY13 1DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARK HILL MEWS, SY13 1DS.
341
40
£ 39,100 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SY13 1DS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SY13 1DS — age 40, 29% ownership, 51% 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 105.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY13 1DS. 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
Economic Activity
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
£ 205,000
3 sales · Mean £ 170,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SY13 1DS has low crime rates — 39 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 Infant and Nursery Academy
Whitchurch CofE Junior Academy
Sir John Talbot's School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Eleven0.4 km
- Etzio0.4 km
- Moo And Boom0.3 km
- Bauhinia0.3 km
- Benjamin's0.3 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco Stores0.2 km
- Lidl0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.5 km
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
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- B&M Store0.9 km
- Continental Convenience Store0.3 km
- Costcutter0.4 km
- Morrisons Daily0.8 km
- Red Cow Butchery Whitchurch0.2 km
- + 7 more
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
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Postcode Profile: SY131DS · Data under Open Government Licence