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County or areaShropshire
Postcode districtSY4
Telephone code01939
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 16 h 54 min4:45 am – 9:39 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 7 h 36 min8:21 am – 3:56 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People6,283 residentsin the Wem census areaMedian age 47.52,827 households68% of homes owner-occupied44% owned outright14% social rented, 18% private rentedSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
Work and commuting4.3% unemployment rate55% of adults are economically active, 2,823 in work, 30% retiredMain industries: retail and wholesale 17%, health and social work 15%, education 10%Getting to work: 18% work from home, 67% go by car, 2% take public transport, 13% walk or cycle37% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
Education and languages25% of adults hold a degree or higher18% have no qualifications, 7% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 98%Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 21°C, lows 12°CColdest month January: highs 7°C, lows 1°C728 mm of rain a year, 16 days with 10 mm or morewettest month October49 days of air frost, 10 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: 1 to 7°CJFebruary: 1 to 8°CFMarch: 3 to 10°CMApril: 4 to 13°CAMay: 7 to 16°CMJune: 10 to 19°CJJuly: 12 to 21°CJAugust: 12 to 21°CASeptember: 9 to 18°CSOctober: 7 to 14°CONovember: 4 to 10°CNDecember: 2 to 8°CD25°0°Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid (highs and lows from the 12 km grid)
Nearby landmarksLee Hillshills · 2.6 miHawkstone Hallhistoric site · 4.4 miHawk Lakelake · 4.1 miMenagerie Poollake · 4.1 miThe Forestforest · 3.8 miBlack Woodwoodland · 1.4 miWixhill Hillhill · 3.0 miThe Drumblewoodland · 1.5 miSources: Ordnance Survey Open Names; Overture Maps
Parks and green spacesLove Lane Allotmentsallotments · under a mileMyddlepark · 4.0 mi · 3 haSource: Ordnance Survey Open Greenspace
Earthquakes171 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 197019 of magnitude 3+, 3 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 5.0 on 2 Apr 199032 mi away, Bishop'S Castle, ShropsMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 12 May 202642 mi away, Llanbister, PowysSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database
Flood riskRivers and sea: areas at High risk within 500 m of the centrea 1 in 30 chance of flooding in any year, or greaterAlso medium, low risk areas nearbySource: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea
Air qualityNO2 3.5 · PM2.5 5.4 · PM10 9.8 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within UK limits, above the WHO guideline for PM2.5Source: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid
Broadband98% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband100% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)Every premises can get at least 10 Mbit/s (the universal service obligation)2,912 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation81 m266 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 74 to 102 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50
Local servicesHospitalWhitchurch Hospital8.5 miGP surgeryRoden Grove-Wem2 surgeries within 2 milesunder a milePharmacyRowlands Pharmacyunder a mileDentistDental Surgeryright herePolice stationWest Mercia Police - Ellesmere Police Station8.0 miCash machineMidcounties Co-Op Wem, Shopping Parkunder a mileSources: NHS Organisation Data Service; Overture Maps
SchoolsWithin 2 mi3 schools1 primary, 1 secondary, 1 specialSecondaryThe Thomas Adams Schoolages 11-18, 1,214 pupilsunder a milePrimarySt Peter's CofE Primary Schoolages 2-11, 404 pupilsunder a mileCollegeShrewsbury College10.1 miUniversityHarper Adams University13.6 miSource: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools
Getting aroundAirportLiverpool John Lennon Airport LPL34 miRailway stationWemunder a mileBus stationBattlefield 1403Upper Battlefield7.0 miBus stops51 within a mileEV chargingChapel Lane Car Park, Wem3 charging points within a mileunder a mileSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports; Overture Maps

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the SY4 postcode district.


17 Pubs in Wem in 2 categories

 

 

71 Restaurants in Wem in 13 categories

 

 

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Hotels

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167 Shops in Wem in 46 categories

 

 

Supermarkets

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22 Takeaways in Wem in 6 categories

 

 

Cinemas

Cinemas in Wem

 

 

148 Home improvement in Wem in 22 categories

 

 

150 Health and beauty in Wem in 29 categories

 

 

81 Attractions in Wem in 20 categories

 

 

56 Property services in Wem in 7 categories

 

 

112 Education in Wem in 23 categories

 

 

21 Business services in Wem in 8 categories

 

 

9 Leisure in Wem in 5 categories

 

 

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Top pubs in Wem

  • Talbot Inn - Market Drayton

    Bar

    70 Shropshire Street Main Road, Market Drayton, TF9 1HW

    11.3 miles away

    5 star reviewLast Sunday, six of us went to TheTalbot to celebrate my husband's birthday with our family. It wasn't our first ...

  • Diamond Fish Bar - Hadley, Telford

    Bar

    Gladstone House High Street, Hadley, Telford, TF1 5NF

    14.4 miles away

    5 star reviewThe best fish and chips in Telford. Very tasty

  • Brooklands Hotel - Hook a Gate, Shrewsbury

    Bar

    23 Lansdowne Road Mill Road, Hook a Gate, Shrewsbury, SY3 9JT

    11.2 miles away

    5 star reviewHad a lovely meal here on Friday afternoon at about 4pm. Very cheap as well. £13 for 2 substantial main ...

  • Bell Inn - Dorrington, Shrewsbury

    Bar

    Shrewsbury Road, Dorrington, Shrewsbury, SY5 6JJ

    13.4 miles away

    5 star reviewSet Christmas Menu is a MUST!! Superb. Can't be beaten for value.

  • Edgmond Lion - Edgmond, Newport

    Bar

    1 Newport Road, Edgmond, Newport, TF10 8HH

    14.4 miles away

    4 star reviewa great pub with good food and great beer

 

Top restaurants in Wem

  • Peacock - Nantwich

    Vegan Restaurant

    221 Crewe Road, Nantwich, CW5 6NE

    17.7 miles away

    5 star reviewThis is a nice pub and the food is excellent at reasonable prices.The surroundings and staff are very nice with ...

  • Kebabye - Dawley, Telford

    Fast Food Restaurant

    6 High Street, Dawley, Telford, TF4 2ET

    16.9 miles away

    5 star reviewThis is my favourite Kebab-he. Very clean, friendly staff and great quality food. Just wish they'd deliver.

  • Mishu - Telford

    Asian Restaurant

    21 High Street, Telford, TF7 5AR

    19 miles away

    5 star reviewMy favourite Indian restaurant, both eating in and raking out... lovely staff and service is excellent, food I'd great too! ...

  • Etzio - Whitchurch

    Cantabrian Restaurant

    58-60 High Street, Whitchurch, SY13 1BB

    8.2 miles away

    4 star reviewThey serve Italian ice cream and Don`t go home without tasting the coffee. This is a genuine Italian restaurant. Cherish it ...

  • Maharaja Indian - Madeley, Telford

    Asian Restaurant

    33 High Street, Madeley, Telford, TF7 5AR

    19 miles away

    4 star reviewAlways good service and never had a bad meal here! Good range on menu and will always oblige with any ...

 

Top banks in Wem

  • Lloyds (9 High Street Madeley) - Telford, Shropshire

    9 High Street, Madeley, Telford, Shropshire, TF7 5AQ

    19 miles away

    5 star reviewThis branch has its own free car park and excellent disabled access to the branch. Very friendly, helpful staff.

  • YBS - Nantwich, Cheshire

    21 High Street, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 5AH

    17 miles away

    5 star reviewfantastic customer experience, great rates good deals and all with a smile and a brew!

 

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Top shops in Wem

  • Mediafields - Wrexham

    Electronics Store

    42-44 Rhosddu Road, Wrexham, LL11 2NT

    17.8 miles away

    5 star reviewMy laptop just died ! The mediafield staff quickly identified the issue; terminal for a 7 year old ...

  • Gamestation - Wrexham

    Camera Store

    50-52 Regent Street, Wrexham, LL11 1RR

    17.5 miles away

    5 star reviewFantastic store, stacks of games for sale, both new and pre-owned. All the staff are so helpful and so friendly, not ...

  • Sleepy Panda - Wrexham

    Noodle Shop

    46 Chester Road Farndon Street, Wrexham, LL13 8DA

    17.2 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat food, great atmosphere. We have been on a Tuesday at 5 when only 6 tables taken, and on ...

  • Anwar M - Wrexham

    Costume Store

    Henblas Street, Wrexham, LL13 8AD

    17.3 miles away

    4 star reviewWhat designers are stocked here please?

  • CeX - Wrexham

    CD Store

    7-8 Queen Street, Wrexham, LL11 1AP

    17.4 miles away

    4 star reviewThanks very pleased

 

Top supermarkets in Wem

  • Nisa - Little Dawley, Telford

    Holly Road, Little Dawley, Telford, TF4 3HA

    17.6 miles away

    5 star reviewgreat service,friendly helpful staff,who know their customers well and provide them with a quality service.the good deals at a good ...

  • Cooltrader - Shrewsbury

    Pride Hill Centre, Shrewsbury, SY1 1PJ

    10 miles away

    5 star reviewVery good value for money. And the staff are nice and friendly x

  • Try Thai Shop - Wrexham

    36 St Geoprges Cresant, Wrexham, LL13 8DB

    17.2 miles away

    5 star reviewIf you do find this site please note we have moved to 20 Chester Street Wrexham LL12 8BG We presantly also ...

  • Wellington Market - Wellington

    21 Market Street, Wellington, TF1 1DT

    13.6 miles away

    4 star reviewExcellent market with plenty of good fresh vegetables etc. Good FREE parking also for nearby Wilkos and Aldi and ...

 

Top takeaways in Wem

  • Mr Chips - Hadley, Telford

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    3 Gladstone House, High Street, Hadley, Hadley, Telford, TF1 5NF

    14.4 miles away

    5 star reviewIf you want gluten free,all their chips are done in separate oil,also if you want gluten free fish in batter ...

  • Oasis - Donnington, Telford

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    10 Wellington Road, Donnington, Telford, TF2 8AE

    15.1 miles away

    5 star reviewThis place serves the best chips in telford bar none and a burger that they can proudly put their name ...

  • Jacko's Chippy - Wrexham

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    3 Norman Road, Wrexham, LL13 7BG

    16.7 miles away

    5 star reviewVery nice food and quick service every time I've gone here

  • Flippin Fish - Shrewsbury

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    123 Hereford Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 7QZ

    11.2 miles away

    5 star reviewAbsolutely fantastic food and very friendly service.I will definatley be going back for more :)

  • Tasty Plaice - Shrewsbury

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    5 Tilstock Crescent, Shrewsbury, SY2 6HW

    11.2 miles away

    4 star reviewGreat Fish and Chips (order your fish as soon as you walk in) always freshly cooked. Bit more expensive than ...

 

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Top health and beauty in Wem

  • Deichmann Shoes - Wrexham

    Sportswear Store

    35 Regent Street, Wrexham, LL11 1RY

    17.5 miles away

    5 star reviewClean organised5 shop,had just what I needed.Thank you Sam.

  • Fresh Hair Salon & Hair Extensions - The People’s Market, Wrexham

    Hair Salon

    South Arcade Chester Street, The People’s Market, Wrexham, LL13 8BA

    17.3 miles away

    5 star reviewI left this salon feeling a million dollars! Complete change ready for my holiday

  • Millennium Hair 2000 - Chirk, Wrexham

    Hair Care

    4A Church Street, Chirk, Wrexham, LL14 5HA

    14.8 miles away

    5 star reviewgreat hairdressers ...friendly staff I have been a regular for 3yrs and am happy to recommend Millennium 2000

  • Salon 21 - Nantwich

    Hair Salon

    21 Beam Street, Nantwich, CW5 5NA

    17.1 miles away

    5 star reviewI have had beautiful short cuts at this salon and never been disappointed with my colour. I have Chloe or ...

  • Salon 165 - Shavington, Crewe

    Hair Salon

    165 Main Road, Shavington, Crewe, CW2 5DP

    18.5 miles away

    5 star reviewI have been using this salon for a long time.Tracey has always done my hair but other people have as ...

 

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