Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

HORSESHOE ROAD, SY15 6BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HORSESHOE ROAD, SY15 6BD.

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Population

281

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 41,200 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SY15 6BD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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8/10
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1/10
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4/10
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4/10
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3/10
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1/10
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7/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SY15 6BD spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. £158k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SY15 6BD is a safe, established residential area on Horseshoe Road, 0.1km from Chirbury in Shropshire. Administratively it sits within Chirbury and Worthen ward and the Ludlow constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £158k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for SY15 6BD are sourced from Output Area E00147668 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY15 6BD. The average age is 46.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 138,500

4 sales · Mean £ 141,250

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

SY15 6BD has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Chirbury CofE VC Primary School & Busy Bees Nursery

Good92 pupils0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Pouncing Fox Cafe @ The Post Office0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Welshpool9.5 km
  • Newtown (Powys)16.7 km
  • Church Stretton20.0 km