Postcode Analysis Cheshire West and Chester, North West

OLDCASTLE LANE, SY14 7AY House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

378

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 44,200 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SY14 7AY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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10/10
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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SY14 7AY — age 50, 87% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £423k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 20.3% year-on-year.

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

SY14 7AY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Oldcastle Lane, 1.0km from Sarn in Threapwood. Administratively it sits within Malpas ward and the Eddisbury constituency.

For serious buyers, SY14 7AY is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 87% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £423k, down 20.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SY14 7AY are sourced from Output Area E00092599 (shared with 25 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 7AY. The average age is 49.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.9%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 315,000

3 sales · Mean £ 310,000

Detached

£ 750,000

1 sales · Mean £ 750,000

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

SY14 7AY has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are public order and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Smithy Garage0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wrexham11.6 km
  • Whitchurch (Shrops)11.7 km
  • Wrexham Central11.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Dog Lane0.2 km
  • War Memorial0.3 km