Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

GRANGE ROAD, SY9 5AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRANGE ROAD, SY9 5AW.

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

332

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 41,200 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SY9 5AW 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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7/10
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2/10
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5/10
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6/10
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2/10
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1/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 54% owner-occupation and average age 44, SY9 5AW has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 26.0% year-on-year.

home £254,000 median price shield Safety 10/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SY9 5AW is a safe, established residential area on Grange Road, 0.5km 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 5AW represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 54% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £254k, up 26.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SY9 5AW are sourced from Output Area E00147638 (shared with 10 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 5AW. The average age is 44.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.4%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 225,000

5 sales · Mean £ 232,800

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

SY9 5AW has low crime rates — 30 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 offences23
Criminal damage and arson12
Anti-social behaviour7
Other theft6
Public order3

school Local Schools

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The Community College, Bishop's Castle

Good512 pupils0.4 km
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Bishops Castle Primary School

Good141 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Co-Op0.4 km
  • A J Pugh0.4 km
  • Spar Petrol Station0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Crown And Anchor Vaults0.5 km
  • Kings Head Inn0.4 km
  • The Three Tuns Inn0.6 km
  • Six Bells0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Kirstys Cafe0.4 km
  • The Chai Shop0.5 km
  • Food And Friendship0.0 km
  • Ganges Balti House0.6 km
  • The Happy Bap0.5 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Bishops Castle Delight0.6 km
  • Dragons Lair0.6 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Bank House B&B0.5 km
  • The Castle Hotel0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Broome10.9 km
  • Craven Arms12.4 km
  • Hopton Heath12.5 km