Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

CASTLE STREET, SY9 5BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLE STREET, SY9 5BU.

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

343

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 41,200 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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5/10
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7/10
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2/10
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4/10
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4/10
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6/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SY9 5BU spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

SY9 5BU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Castle Street, 0.3km from Castlegreen in Bishop's Castle. Administratively it sits within Chirbury and Worthen ward and the Ludlow constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SY9, SY9 5BU offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 76% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £304k.

Census 2021 statistics for SY9 5BU are sourced from Output Area E00147643 (shared with 20 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 5BU. The average age is 50.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 189,000

5 sales · Mean £ 241,100

Detached

£ 266,500

2 sales · Mean £ 266,500

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

SY9 5BU has low crime rates — 41 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences21
Other theft9
Criminal damage and arson8
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour5

school Local Schools

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Bishops Castle Primary School

Good141 pupils0.3 km
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The Community College, Bishop's Castle

Good512 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Co-Op0.4 km
  • A J Pugh0.4 km
  • Spar Petrol Station0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Crown And Anchor Vaults0.2 km
  • Kings Head Inn0.4 km
  • The Three Tuns Inn0.2 km
  • Six Bells0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Kirstys Cafe0.4 km
  • The Chai Shop0.2 km
  • Food And Friendship0.7 km
  • Ganges Balti House0.1 km
  • The Happy Bap0.2 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Bishops Castle Delight0.2 km
  • Dragons Lair0.1 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Broome11.2 km
  • Craven Arms12.5 km
  • Hopton Heath12.9 km