Is SY15 6DP a safe place to live?

Yes, SY15 6DP is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 3 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of SY15 6DP?

The population for the SY15 6DP area is approximately 283 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

SY15 6DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SY15 6DP.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

283

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 41,200 /yr

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Employed

60%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10

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9/10

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1/10

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9/10

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3/10

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4/10

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1/10

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3/10

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1/10

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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SY15 6DP — age 48, 44% ownership, 50% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SY15 6DP is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.3km from Chirbury in Shropshire. Administratively it sits within Chirbury and Worthen ward and the Ludlow constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — 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.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SY15 6DP are sourced from Output Area E00147667 (shared with 24 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 SY15 6DP. 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

White / British98.6%

Asian / British Asian0.4%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

60%Active

FT: 42%

Unemployed: 1%

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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

SY15 6DP has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary1

Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

Chirbury CofE VC Primary School & Busy Bees Nursery

Good92 pupils0.4 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby

The Pouncing Fox Cafe @ The Post Office0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Welshpool9.6 km
Newtown (Powys)16.8 km
Church Stretton19.8 km