SY15 6BW is a mixed residential area located 0.6km from Walcot in Shropshire. Administratively it sits within Chirbury and Worthen ward and the Ludlow constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SY15 6BW offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. 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 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Census 2021 statistics for SY15 6BW are sourced from Output Area E00147667 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SY15 6BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SY15 6BW.
283
48
£ 41,200 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SY15 6BW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 44% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY15 6BW. The average age is 48.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
school Local Schools
Chirbury CofE VC Primary School & Busy Bees Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- The Pouncing Fox Cafe @ The Post Office0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Welshpool9.3 km
- Newtown (Powys)17.5 km
- Church Stretton19.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SY156BW · Data under Open Government Licence