SY9 5AD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Church Street, 0.1km from Bishop's Castle in Bishop's Castle. Administratively it sits within Bishop's Castle ward and the Ludlow constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents here average 56 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £115k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for SY9 5AD are sourced from Output Area E00147639 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHURCH STREET, SY9 5AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH STREET, SY9 5AD.
318
56
£ 41,200 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SY9 5AD represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
SY9 5AD is a settled retirement community — average age 56, 68% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £115k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY9 5AD. The average age is 55.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 157,500
2 sales · Mean £ 157,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SY9 5AD has low crime rates — 42 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bishops Castle Primary School
The Community College, Bishop's Castle
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Co-Op0.0 km
- A J Pugh0.0 km
- Spar Petrol Station0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Crown And Anchor Vaults0.2 km
- Kings Head Inn0.0 km
- The Three Tuns Inn0.3 km
- Six Bells0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Kirstys Cafe0.0 km
- The Chai Shop0.2 km
- Food And Friendship0.4 km
- Ganges Balti House0.3 km
- The Happy Bap0.2 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Bishops Castle Delight0.3 km
- Dragons Lair0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Bank House B&B0.2 km
- The Castle Hotel0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Broome10.9 km
- Craven Arms12.3 km
- Hopton Heath12.6 km
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Postcode Profile: SY95AD · Data under Open Government Licence