Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

SY9 5AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SY9 5AY.

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

343

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 41,200 /yr

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Employed

48%

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.

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5/10
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7/10
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2/10
workEmployment
4/10
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4/10
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6/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

SY9 5AY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 76% 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.

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

SY9 5AY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.5km from Bishop's Castle in Bishop's Castle. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Chirbury and Worthen ward and the Ludlow constituency.

This is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SY9 5AY are sourced from Output Area E00147643 (shared with 20 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 5AY. The average age is 50.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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

SY9 5AY has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson12
Violence and sexual offences9
Shoplifting3
Other theft2
Public order2

school Local Schools

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The Community College, Bishop's Castle

Good512 pupils0.0 km
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Bishops Castle Primary School

Good141 pupils0.7 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 Vaults0.6 km
  • Kings Head Inn0.4 km
  • The Three Tuns Inn0.7 km
  • Six Bells0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

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

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Bishops Castle Delight0.7 km
  • Dragons Lair0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Bank House B&B0.6 km
  • The Castle Hotel0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Broome10.5 km
  • Craven Arms12.0 km
  • Hopton Heath12.2 km