Postcode Analysis Cheshire West and Chester, North West

SMITHY CLOSE, SY14 7BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SMITHY CLOSE, SY14 7BX.

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

316

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 44,200 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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9/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SY14 7BX spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. 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

SY14 7BX is a safe, established residential area on Smithy Close, 0.2km from Shocklach in Cheshire West and Chester. Administratively it sits within Farndon ward and the Eddisbury constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SY14, SY14 7BX offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 77% 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 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £450k.

Census 2021 statistics for SY14 7BX are sourced from Output Area E00092692 (shared with 18 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 7BX. The average age is 47.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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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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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 470,000

2 sales · Mean £ 470,000

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

SY14 7BX has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Shocklach Oviatt CofE Primary School

Good76 pupils0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wrexham10.7 km
  • Wrexham Central10.9 km
  • Wrexham General11.3 km

Bus Stops

  • The Manor0.0 km
  • The Manor0.1 km
  • Bull Inn PH0.2 km
  • Bull Inn PH0.3 km
  • Primary School0.3 km