SY15 6BU is a mixed residential area located 1.0km from Middleton in Shropshire. Administratively it sits within Chirbury and Worthen ward and the Ludlow constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SY15 6BU offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Census 2021 statistics for SY15 6BU are sourced from Output Area E00147667 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SY15 6BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SY15 6BU.
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
SY15 6BU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 44% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 6BU. 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
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Welshpool9.8 km
- Church Stretton17.7 km
- Newtown (Powys)19.6 km
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Postcode Profile: SY156BU · Data under Open Government Licence