Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

THE RIDGE, SY9 5AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE RIDGE, SY9 5AB.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

343

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 41,200 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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5/10
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7/10
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2/10
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4/10
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4/10
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6/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

SY9 5AB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 76% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £305k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 3.7% year-on-year.

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

SY9 5AB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Ridge, 0.7km from Bishop's Castle in Bishop's Castle. Administratively it sits within Chirbury and Worthen ward and the Ludlow constituency.

For serious buyers, SY9 5AB is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 50 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 76% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £305k, up 3.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SY9 5AB are sourced from Output Area E00147643 (shared with 20 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 SY9 5AB. The average age is 50.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 242,500

10 sales · Mean £ 247,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SY9 5AB has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences16
Criminal damage and arson9
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Bishops Castle Primary School

Good141 pupils0.5 km
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The Community College, Bishop's Castle

Good512 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Co-Op0.6 km
  • A J Pugh0.6 km
  • Spar Petrol Station0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Crown And Anchor Vaults0.7 km
  • Kings Head Inn0.6 km
  • The Three Tuns Inn0.8 km
  • Six Bells0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Kirstys Cafe0.6 km
  • The Chai Shop0.7 km
  • Food And Friendship0.3 km
  • Ganges Balti House0.8 km
  • The Happy Bap0.7 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Bishops Castle Delight0.8 km
  • Dragons Lair0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Bank House B&B0.7 km
  • The Castle Hotel0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Broome11.1 km
  • Hopton Heath12.6 km
  • Craven Arms12.7 km