Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

LAVENDER BANK, SY9 5BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAVENDER BANK, SY9 5BD.

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 5BD 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

SY9 5BD is an established family neighbourhood — 54% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £325k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 8.0% year-on-year.

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

SY9 5BD is a safe, established residential area on Lavender Bank, 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 5BD represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 54% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £325k, down 8.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SY9 5BD 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 5BD. 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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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 312,500

4 sales · Mean £ 305,625

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

SY9 5BD has low crime rates — 28 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 offences20
Criminal damage and arson10
Anti-social behaviour8
Other theft4
Public order2

school Local Schools

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Bishops Castle Primary School

Good141 pupils0.4 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-Op0.5 km
  • A J Pugh0.5 km
  • Spar Petrol Station0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

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

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Kirstys Cafe0.5 km
  • The Chai Shop0.5 km
  • Food And Friendship0.3 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&B0.6 km
  • The Castle Hotel0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Broome11.2 km
  • Craven Arms12.7 km
  • Hopton Heath12.7 km