SY9 5AZ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.2km from Bishop's Castle in Bishop's Castle. Administratively it sits within Bishop's Castle ward and the Ludlow constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 51 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SY9 5AZ are sourced from Output Area E00147642 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SY9 5AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SY9 5AZ.
303
51
£ 41,200 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SY9 5AZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SY9 5AZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 72% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY9 5AZ. The average age is 50.8. 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 of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SY9 5AZ has low crime rates — 41 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-Op0.2 km
- A J Pugh0.2 km
- Spar Petrol Station0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Crown And Anchor Vaults0.3 km
- Kings Head Inn0.2 km
- The Three Tuns Inn0.4 km
- Six Bells0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Kirstys Cafe0.2 km
- The Chai Shop0.3 km
- Food And Friendship0.3 km
- Ganges Balti House0.4 km
- The Happy Bap0.3 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Bishops Castle Delight0.4 km
- Dragons Lair0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Bank House B&B0.3 km
- The Castle Hotel0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Broome11.0 km
- Craven Arms12.4 km
- Hopton Heath12.6 km
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Postcode Profile: SY95AZ · Data under Open Government Licence