Postcode Analysis Cheshire West and Chester, North West

OLDCASTLE LANE, SY14 7BA House Prices & Local Information

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

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 7BA 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

SY14 7BA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 87% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

SY14 7BA 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.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 50 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SY14 7BA 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 7BA. 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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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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

SY14 7BA has low crime rates — 8 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 Garage0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Whitchurch (Shrops)11.5 km
  • Wrexham11.8 km
  • Wrexham Central11.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Dog Lane0.3 km
  • War Memorial0.4 km