SY9 5AQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Station 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 5AQ 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. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £192k.
Census 2021 statistics for SY9 5AQ are sourced from Output Area E00147640 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STATION STREET, SY9 5AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STATION STREET, SY9 5AQ.
223
49
£ 41,200 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 69% owner-occupation and average age 49, SY9 5AQ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY9 5AQ. The average age is 49.0. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 192,500
2 sales · Mean £ 192,500
Detached
£ 250,000
1 sales · Mean £ 250,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SY9 5AQ has low crime rates — 36 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.
school Local Schools
Bishops Castle Primary School
The Community College, Bishop's Castle
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Co-Op0.1 km
- A J Pugh0.1 km
- Spar Petrol Station0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Crown And Anchor Vaults0.1 km
- Kings Head Inn0.1 km
- The Three Tuns Inn0.2 km
- Six Bells0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Kirstys Cafe0.1 km
- The Chai Shop0.2 km
- Food And Friendship0.5 km
- Ganges Balti House0.2 km
- The Happy Bap0.2 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Bishops Castle Delight0.2 km
- Dragons Lair0.2 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Bank House B&B0.1 km
- The Castle Hotel0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Broome10.8 km
- Craven Arms12.2 km
- Hopton Heath12.6 km
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Postcode Profile: SY95AQ · Data under Open Government Licence