Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

GRANGE ROAD, SY9 5AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRANGE ROAD, SY9 5AP.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

332

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 41,200 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SY9 5AP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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7/10
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2/10
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5/10
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6/10
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2/10
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1/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

SY9 5AP is an established family neighbourhood — 54% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

SY9 5AP is a safe, established residential area on Grange Road, 0.4km 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 quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 54% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £188k.

Census 2021 statistics for SY9 5AP are sourced from Output Area E00147638 (shared with 10 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 SY9 5AP. The average age is 44.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.4%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 188,000

1 sales · Mean £ 188,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SY9 5AP has low crime rates — 33 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.

Violence and sexual offences25
Criminal damage and arson13
Anti-social behaviour7
Other theft6
Public order4

school Local Schools

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The Community College, Bishop's Castle

Good512 pupils0.4 km
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Bishops Castle Primary School

Good141 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Co-Op0.4 km
  • A J Pugh0.4 km
  • Spar Petrol Station0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Crown And Anchor Vaults0.5 km
  • Kings Head Inn0.4 km
  • The Three Tuns Inn0.6 km
  • Six Bells0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Kirstys Cafe0.4 km
  • The Chai Shop0.5 km
  • Food And Friendship0.0 km
  • Ganges Balti House0.6 km
  • The Happy Bap0.5 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Bishops Castle Delight0.6 km
  • Dragons Lair0.6 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Bank House B&B0.5 km
  • The Castle Hotel0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Broome10.9 km
  • Craven Arms12.4 km
  • Hopton Heath12.5 km