Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

THE NOVERS, SY9 5DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE NOVERS, SY9 5DN.

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
workEmployment
4/10
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4/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SY9 5DN — age 50, 76% ownership, 17% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 5DN is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Novers, 0.7km from Bishop's Castle 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 5DN offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £343k.

Census 2021 statistics for SY9 5DN 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 5DN. 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

Detached

£ 343,200

3 sales · Mean £ 357,733

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

SY9 5DN has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences14
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson6
Public order2
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Bishops Castle Primary School

Good141 pupils0.6 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-Op0.7 km
  • A J Pugh0.7 km
  • Spar Petrol Station0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Crown And Anchor Vaults0.8 km
  • Kings Head Inn0.7 km
  • The Three Tuns Inn0.9 km
  • Six Bells0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Kirstys Cafe0.7 km
  • The Chai Shop0.8 km
  • Food And Friendship0.3 km
  • Ganges Balti House0.9 km
  • The Happy Bap0.8 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Bishops Castle Delight0.9 km
  • Dragons Lair0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Bank House B&B0.8 km
  • The Castle Hotel0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Broome11.1 km
  • Hopton Heath12.6 km
  • Craven Arms12.7 km