Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

UNION STREET, SY9 5AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UNION STREET, SY9 5AJ.

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

318

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 41,200 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SY9 5AJ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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4/10
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4/10
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2/10
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4/10
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5/10
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6/10
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1/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 68% owner-occupation and an average age of 56, SY9 5AJ is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 98.0% year-on-year.

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

SY9 5AJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Union Street, 0.1km from Bishop's Castle in Bishop's Castle. Administratively it sits within Bishop's Castle ward and the Ludlow constituency.

For families considering a move, SY9 5AJ represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 56) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £312k, up 98.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SY9 5AJ are sourced from Output Area E00147639 (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 SY9 5AJ. The average age is 55.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.9%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 327,500

6 sales · Mean £ 345,833

Semi-Detached

£ 230,000

1 sales · Mean £ 230,000

Terraced

£ 145,000

1 sales · Mean £ 145,000

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

SY9 5AJ has low crime rates — 42 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 offences30
Criminal damage and arson13
Anti-social behaviour9
Other theft9
Public order6

school Local Schools

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Bishops Castle Primary School

Good141 pupils0.2 km
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The Community College, Bishop's Castle

Good512 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Co-Op0.1 km
  • A J Pugh0.2 km
  • Spar Petrol Station0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Crown And Anchor Vaults0.1 km
  • Kings Head Inn0.2 km
  • The Three Tuns Inn0.2 km
  • Six Bells0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Kirstys Cafe0.2 km
  • The Chai Shop0.1 km
  • Food And Friendship0.4 km
  • Ganges Balti House0.2 km
  • The Happy Bap0.1 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Bank House B&B0.1 km
  • The Castle Hotel0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Broome11.0 km
  • Craven Arms12.4 km
  • Hopton Heath12.7 km