SY9 5DR is a mixed residential area located 1.4km from Lea in Shropshire. Administratively it sits within Chirbury and Worthen ward and the Ludlow constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 45 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.
Census 2021 statistics for SY9 5DR are sourced from Output Area E00147644 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SY9 5DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SY9 5DR.
222
45
£ 41,200 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 54% owner-occupation and average age 45, SY9 5DR has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY9 5DR. The average age is 44.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Broome10.7 km
- Craven Arms11.5 km
- Church Stretton12.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SY95DR · Data under Open Government Licence