Postcode report
SY13 3LQ Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About SY13 3LQ: area rating, property, schools and local change
SY13 3LQ is a postcode in Whitchurch West, Shropshire, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SY13 3LQ, then scores the surrounding small area 72/100 - top 14% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SY13 3LQ are health and safety, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for SY13 3LQ is based on Shropshire 010 Census 2021. It covers 8,757 residents, 54 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 50, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 79% owner-occupied, 12% privately rented, 8% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 5/10.
For property prices near SY13 3LQ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SY13 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £275k from 28 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SY13 3LQ can compare 1 state schools within one mile. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SY13 3LQ by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around SY13 3LQ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1 street-disruption record in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about SY13 3LQ
Is SY13 3LQ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 72/100 (top 14% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near SY13 3LQ?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near SY13 3LQ?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for SY13 3LQ?
LocaleIQ matched SY13 3LQ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SY13 3LQ?
The latest median sold price is £275k based on 28 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SY13 3LQ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1 roadworks record in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.