Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

POUND CLOSE, SY9 5DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POUND CLOSE, SY9 5DJ.

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

303

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 41,200 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SY9 5DJ 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.

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5/10
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6/10
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2/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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1/10
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7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SY9 5DJ spans multiple life stages — average age 51, moderate ownership and renting. £375k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

SY9 5DJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Pound Close, 0.2km from Bishop's Castle in Bishop's Castle. Administratively it sits within Bishop's Castle ward and the Ludlow constituency.

For serious buyers, SY9 5DJ is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 72% 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 £375k.

Census 2021 statistics for SY9 5DJ are sourced from Output Area E00147642 (shared with 11 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 5DJ. 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

White / British99.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Detached

£ 327,500

2 sales · Mean £ 327,500

Semi-Detached

£ 183,000

1 sales · Mean £ 183,000

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

SY9 5DJ 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.

Violence and sexual offences28
Criminal damage and arson14
Anti-social behaviour8
Other theft7
Public order7

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 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Co-Op0.1 km
  • A J Pugh0.2 km
  • Spar Petrol Station0.1 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Crown And Anchor Vaults0.3 km
  • Kings Head Inn0.2 km
  • The Three Tuns Inn0.4 km
  • Six Bells0.1 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Kirstys Cafe0.2 km
  • The Chai Shop0.3 km
  • Food And Friendship0.2 km
  • Ganges Balti House0.4 km
  • The Happy Bap0.3 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Bishops Castle Delight0.4 km
  • Dragons Lair0.4 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Bank House B&B0.3 km
  • The Castle Hotel0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Broome10.9 km
  • Craven Arms12.3 km
  • Hopton Heath12.5 km