Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

BELLS COURT, SY9 5BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BELLS COURT, SY9 5BJ.

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

303

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 41,200 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SY9 5BJ 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.

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5/10
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6/10
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2/10
workEmployment
2/10
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5/10
paymentsAffluence
3/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SY9 5BJ — 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. Property prices are trending down 9.2% year-on-year.

home £281,500 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SY9 5BJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Bells Court, 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 5BJ 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 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £281k, down 9.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SY9 5BJ are sourced from Output Area E00147642 (shared with 11 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 5BJ. 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

White / British99.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 3%
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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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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 281,500

2 sales · Mean £ 281,500

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

SY9 5BJ has low crime rates — 35 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 behaviour8
Other theft6
Public order5

school Local Schools

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The Community College, Bishop's Castle

Good512 pupils0.3 km
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Bishops Castle Primary School

Good141 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Co-Op0.2 km
  • A J Pugh0.2 km
  • Spar Petrol Station0.1 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Crown And Anchor Vaults0.4 km
  • Kings Head Inn0.2 km
  • The Three Tuns Inn0.5 km
  • Six Bells0.1 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

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

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Bishops Castle Delight0.5 km
  • Dragons Lair0.5 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Bank House B&B0.4 km
  • The Castle Hotel0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Broome10.8 km
  • Craven Arms12.3 km
  • Hopton Heath12.4 km