SY9 is a postcode district in Shropshire, West Midlands, covering 136 active and 12 retired postcodes.
The largest share of SY9 (24%) is characterised by a working countryside area — farms, fields and close-knit local communities, alongside a countryside community of working families and retired residents (24%). A further 19% of the district is made up of a rural area with a significant number of older people in rented flats. This mix of 5 distinct neighbourhood types makes SY9 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in SY9 are around £282k, down 25.4% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across SY9 at 141 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 51 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full SY9 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
SY9 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SY9 postcode area.
2,901
51
£ 40,150 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SY9's 66% ownership and 51-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £282k. Property prices are trending down 25.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Norbury Primary School and Nursery
The Community College, Bishop's Castle
Bishops Castle Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Bank House B&B
- The Castle Hotel
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Food And Friendship
- Ganges Balti House
- Kirstys Cafe
- The Chai Shop
- The Happy Bap
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- A J Pugh
- Co-Op
- Harvest Wholefoods
- Spar Petrol Station
- Wentnor Stores
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Camlad Barns
- Crown And Anchor Vaults
- Inn On The Green
- Kings Head Inn
- Six Bells
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Bishops Castle Delight
- Dragons Lair
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Area Profile: SY9 · Data under Open Government Licence