SY9 5AL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Corporation Street, 0.3km from Bishop's Castle in Bishop's Castle. Administratively it sits within Bishop's Castle ward and the Ludlow constituency.
For families considering a move, SY9 5AL represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 51 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £245k, down 0.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SY9 5AL are sourced from Output Area E00147642 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CORPORATION STREET, SY9 5AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CORPORATION STREET, SY9 5AL.
303
51
£ 41,200 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SY9 5AL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SY9 5AL — age 51, 72% ownership, 17% 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 SY9 5AL. The average age is 50.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 200,000
8 sales · Mean £ 211,312
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SY9 5AL has low crime rates — 41 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-Op0.2 km
- A J Pugh0.3 km
- Spar Petrol Station0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Crown And Anchor Vaults0.3 km
- Kings Head Inn0.3 km
- The Three Tuns Inn0.4 km
- Six Bells0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Kirstys Cafe0.3 km
- The Chai Shop0.3 km
- Food And Friendship0.3 km
- Ganges Balti House0.3 km
- The Happy Bap0.3 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Bishops Castle Delight0.4 km
- Dragons Lair0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Bank House B&B0.3 km
- The Castle Hotel0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Broome11.1 km
- Craven Arms12.5 km
- Hopton Heath12.7 km
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Postcode Profile: SY95AL · Data under Open Government Licence