Area Profile
According to results published in the 2021 Census there are 1700 people that live in Wem Rural Parish.
This is an increase of 50 people since the last Census of 2011.
You can download the report here.
You can view more results including employment, age breakdown in the images below or view the Census results here.
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News

Will The Last Moth Please Turn Off The Lamp?
Regular readers of Rural Review will recall that from time to time reports come in from Barkers Green of interesting moths attracted to a mercury vapour lamp. Sadly this will be the last time of reporting appearances of these nocturnal creatures. Each year something...

Wem Rural Community Drop-In Moves to First Mondays
Wem Rural Parish Council’s friendly Community Drop-In sessions are still taking place at Edstaston Village Hall—but now on a new regular day! New Date: First Monday of every monthWhere: Edstaston Village HallTime: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon To make things even more...

A Year at The Horse and Jockey
The Horse and Jockey community Pub in Northwood, saved back in December 2023 is now approaching its second summer as a community pub and it is fair to say it has been quite the journey! After closing in 2022, this beloved village hub was at risk of being lost forever....
Contact Us
Address
The Parish Clerk
4 Bazeley Way
Wem
Shropshire
SY4 5QN
Phone
07720 854185
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