Is SY14 7AB a safe place to live?

Yes, SY14 7AB is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 1 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in SY14 7AB?

The average property price in SY14 7AB is currently around £433k.

What is the population of SY14 7AB?

The population for the SY14 7AB area is approximately 267 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Cheshire West and Chester, North West

OLDCASTLE LANE, SY14 7AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLDCASTLE LANE, SY14 7AB.

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Population

267

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 44,200 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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8/10

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5/10

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3/10

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2/10

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2/10

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7/10

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1/10

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6/10

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2/10

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Area Character

SY14 7AB is an established family neighbourhood — 68% owner-occupation and an average age of 51 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SY14 7AB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Oldcastle Lane, 0.3km from Oldcastle Heath in Malpas. Administratively it sits within Malpas ward and the Eddisbury constituency.

For families considering a move, SY14 7AB represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 1 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £433k.

Census 2021 statistics for SY14 7AB are sourced from Output Area E00092593 (shared with 24 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 SY14 7AB. The average age is 50.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

40%Active

FT: 21%

Unemployed: 3%

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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 433,500

1 sales · Mean £ 433,500

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

SY14 7AB has low crime rates — 1 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby

Berry Fresh Bakery0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Whitchurch (Shrops)8.9 km
Wrenbury12.8 km
Prees13.8 km