Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

MARKET SQUARE, SY9 5BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARKET SQUARE, SY9 5BN.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

318

cake
Avg Age

56

payments
Avg Income

£ 41,200 /yr

work
Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: SY9 5BN 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.

shieldSafety
4/10
family_restroomFamily
4/10
favoriteHealth
2/10
workEmployment
4/10
diversity_3Diversity
5/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
directions_transitTransit
1/10
homeHome Ownership
6/10
trending_upInvestment
3/10
psychology

Area Character

SY9 5BN is a settled retirement community — average age 56, 68% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £177k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode. Property prices are trending down 16.6% year-on-year.

home £177,714 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SY9 5BN is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Market Square, 0.2km 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 5BN represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Average age 56 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 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: With prices averaging £177k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 16.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SY9 5BN are sourced from Output Area E00147639 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

open_in_new Open Interactive Map

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY9 5BN. 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%
lightbulb

Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

analytics Full Demographics Profile

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 155,000

1 sales · Mean £ 155,000

Flat

£ 171,250

6 sales · Mean £ 163,083

Terraced

£ 126,500

1 sales · Mean £ 126,500

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

SY9 5BN 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 offences22
Criminal damage and arson9
Other theft9
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour5

school Local Schools

P

Bishops Castle Primary School

Good141 pupils0.3 km
S

The Community College, Bishop's Castle

Good512 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

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

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Crown And Anchor Vaults0.1 km
  • Kings Head Inn0.3 km
  • The Three Tuns Inn0.0 km
  • Six Bells0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Kirstys Cafe0.3 km
  • The Chai Shop0.1 km
  • Food And Friendship0.6 km
  • Ganges Balti House0.0 km
  • The Happy Bap0.1 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Bishops Castle Delight0.0 km
  • Dragons Lair0.0 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Bank House B&B0.1 km
  • The Castle Hotel0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Broome11.1 km
  • Craven Arms12.4 km
  • Hopton Heath12.8 km