Chemistry is in Whitchurch and in North Shropshire district. SY13 1DB is located in the Whitchurch North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Shropshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chemistry, Whitchurch, SY13 1DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY13 1RS, SY13 1JG, SY13 1FG, SY13 1BZ, SY13 1DA, SY13 1JF, SY13 1BE, SY13 1JQ, SY13 1BD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SY13 1DB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 50.8% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 48.1% | 49.2% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.2% | 31.2% | 3.0% | 37.9% | -6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.7% | 50.5% | -4.2% | 44.2% | 6.3% |
| Separated | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 8.1% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 7.5% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.1% | 49.3% | 4.2% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 36.7% | 0.5% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 13% | 10.9% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.3% | 19.2% | -14.1% | 18.2% | 1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 12.3% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 9.9% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 7.5% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 20.7% | 11.7% | 16.9% | 3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.4% | 26.1% | 4.7% | 33.8% | -7.7% |
| Other | 7.3% | 4.2% | -3.1% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.6% | 100% | 2.4% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 93.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.6% | 93.5% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| European Union | 2% | 6% | 4.0% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 93.3% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.8% | 76.7% | -5.9% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 23.7% | 13.5% | 10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.1% | 37.2% | -1.1% |
| Christian | 60% | 46.2% | 13.8% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chemistry was 113.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.6% higher than the Whitchurch North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chemistry has the 7th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Whitchurch North and the 126th highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Chemistry, Whitchurch, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,250 | 2022-07-04 | £301,491 |
| 1 Chemistry, Whitchurch, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £267,000 | 2022-04-20 | £297,763 |
| 8 Chemistry, Whitchurch, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2021-09-29 | £216,944 |
| 3 Chemistry, Whitchurch, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £196,950 | 2019-09-13 | £266,893 |
| 10 Chemistry, Whitchurch, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2018-09-28 | £175,716 |
SY13 1DB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 111 |
| Retired | 96 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitchurch CofE Infant and Nursery Academy Station Road , SY13 1RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,023 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitchurch CofE Junior Academy Salisbury Road , SY13 1RX | 1out of 4 | 2,085 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tilstock CofE Primary and Nursery Tilstock Lane , Tilstock SY13 3JL | 1out of 4 | 4,264 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tushingham With Grindley CofE Primary School Tushingham , SY13 4QS | 4out of 4 | 5,118 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir John Talbot's School Prees Road , SY13 2BY | 3out of 4 | 2,319 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physis Heathgates Academy Heathgates Farm , Prees SY13 2AJ | - not rated | 1,473 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The White House School Heath Road , SY13 2AA | - not rated | 2,633 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bronington Voluntary Aided Primary School School Lane , Bronington SY13 3HN | - not rated | 5,055 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds @ Whitchurch Services | McDonalds, Whitchurch By Pass Service Station | 315 yd | |
| Starbucks | Starbucks Coffee Co (Uk) Ltd, Whitchurch By Pass Service Station | 344 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | Eurogarages Ltd, Whitchurch By Pass Service Station | 344 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | ALDI Foodstore Ltd, Wrexham Road | 116 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 35.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 30.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 46.41 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 46.41 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 14.01 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.