Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

WELSH STREET, SY9 5BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELSH STREET, SY9 5BS.

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

318

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 41,200 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SY9 5BS represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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4/10
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4/10
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2/10
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4/10
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5/10
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6/10
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1/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

SY9 5BS is a settled retirement community — average age 56, 68% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 14.7% year-on-year.

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

SY9 5BS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Welsh Street, 0.3km 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 here average 56 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 68% 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 £240k, up 14.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SY9 5BS are sourced from Output Area E00147639 (shared with 12 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 5BS. The average age is 55.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.9%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 170,000

7 sales · Mean £ 217,714

Detached

£ 306,750

2 sales · Mean £ 306,750

Semi-Detached

£ 400,000

1 sales · Mean £ 400,000

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

SY9 5BS has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences21
Other theft9
Criminal damage and arson8
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour5

school Local Schools

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Bishops Castle Primary School

Good141 pupils0.2 km
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The Community College, Bishop's Castle

Good512 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Co-Op0.4 km
  • A J Pugh0.4 km
  • Spar Petrol Station0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

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

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Kirstys Cafe0.4 km
  • The Chai Shop0.3 km
  • Food And Friendship0.6 km
  • Ganges Balti House0.2 km
  • The Happy Bap0.3 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Bishops Castle Delight0.3 km
  • Dragons Lair0.2 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Bank House B&B0.3 km
  • The Castle Hotel0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Broome11.3 km
  • Craven Arms12.6 km
  • Hopton Heath13.0 km