SY15 6BG is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.2km from Chirbury in Shropshire. Administratively it sits within Chirbury and Worthen ward and the Ludlow constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SY15 6BG offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £337k.
Census 2021 statistics for SY15 6BG are sourced from Output Area E00147667 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SY15 6BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SY15 6BG.
283
48
£ 41,200 /yr
60%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SY15 6BG — age 48, 44% ownership, 50% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY15 6BG. The average age is 48.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 337,000
1 sales · Mean £ 337,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
SY15 6BG has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Chirbury CofE VC Primary School & Busy Bees Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- The Pouncing Fox Cafe @ The Post Office0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Welshpool9.2 km
- Newtown (Powys)16.6 km
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Postcode Profile: SY156BG · Data under Open Government Licence