Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

SCHOOL LANE, SY9 5BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCHOOL LANE, SY9 5BP.

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

223

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 41,200 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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3/10
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3/10
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8/10
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4/10
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4/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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Area Character

SY9 5BP is an established family neighbourhood — 69% owner-occupation and an average age of 49 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 5BP is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on School Lane, 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 average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SY9 5BP are sourced from Output Area E00147640 (shared with 14 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 5BP. The average age is 49.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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

SY9 5BP has low crime rates — 37 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 arson10
Other theft9
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour5

school Local Schools

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Bishops Castle Primary School

Good141 pupils0.3 km
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The Community College, Bishop's Castle

Good512 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Co-Op0.2 km
  • A J Pugh0.2 km
  • Spar Petrol Station0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Crown And Anchor Vaults0.1 km
  • Kings Head Inn0.2 km
  • The Three Tuns Inn0.1 km
  • Six Bells0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Kirstys Cafe0.2 km
  • The Chai Shop0.1 km
  • Food And Friendship0.6 km
  • Ganges Balti House0.1 km
  • The Happy Bap0.1 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Bishops Castle Delight0.1 km
  • Dragons Lair0.1 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Bank House B&B0.1 km
  • The Castle Hotel0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Broome11.0 km
  • Craven Arms12.3 km
  • Hopton Heath12.7 km