Postcode Analysis Cheshire West and Chester, North West

OLDCASTLE LANE, SY14 7BD House Prices & Local Information

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

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 7BD 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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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

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SY14 7BD combines high owner-occupation (87%), strong property values (£710k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

SY14 7BD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Oldcastle Lane, 0.9km from Sarn in Threapwood. Administratively it sits within Malpas ward and the Eddisbury constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SY14, SY14 7BD offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £710k.

Census 2021 statistics for SY14 7BD 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 7BD. 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

Detached

£ 710,000

1 sales · Mean £ 710,000

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

SY14 7BD has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Smithy Garage0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Whitchurch (Shrops)11.3 km
  • Wrexham12.0 km
  • Wrexham Central12.1 km