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Bishop's Castle, Brockton & Chirbury

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About

Bishop's Castle, Brockton, and Chirbury are rural areas in southwest Shropshire, near the Welsh border. The landscape is characterised by rolling hills, farmland, and small woodlands. Bishop's Castle is a historic market town with narrow streets and independent shops, while Brockton and Chirbury are smaller villages with traditional stone cottages. The area is known for its quiet, countryside atmosphere and walking routes, including sections of the Shropshire Way.

The region has a mix of agricultural land and pockets of woodland, with the River Camlad flowing near Chirbury. Local landmarks include the remains of Chirbury Priory and the 18th-century St Michael's Church in Bishop's Castle. The area retains a strong sense of community, with village halls and pubs serving as social hubs. Transport links are limited, reinforcing the rural character of the region.

Area overview

On average Bishop's Castle, Brockton & Chirbury has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Bishop's Castle, Brockton & Chirbury is £41,200 per year. There are 6 schools in Bishop's Castle, Brockton & Chirbury: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
7.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bishop's Castle, Brockton & Chirbury Population
5,650
Population density
25.2 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,406
95.68%
Other White
109
1.93%
Irish
26
0.46%
Other Asian
19
0.34%
White and Asian (mixed)
16
0.28%
Total population: 5,650

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,256
49.92%
Owns with a mortgage
462
18.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
408
16.22%
Other social rented
247
9.82%
Other forms of private rent
102
4.05%
Total households: 2,516

Property prices in Bishop's Castle, Brockton & Chirbury

Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £355,000 in Bishop's Castle, Brockton & Chirbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £1,225,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bishop's Castle, Brockton & Chirbury in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bishop's Castle, Brockton & Chirbury over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached32£472,000
Flats1£195,000
Semi-Detached9£182,500
Terraced6£197,000

10 years median price trend in Bishop's Castle, Brockton & Chirbury

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bishop's Castle, Brockton & Chirbury.

All postcodes in Bishop's Castle, Brockton & Chirbury

SY95DW

Love Lane

SY95HS

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SY50DS

Lordstone Lane

SY50DX

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SY50LZ

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SY59HN

Rose Way

SY78BJ

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SY95HU

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SY50HN

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SY50NX

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SY50PD

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SY59HT

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SY95AS

Woodbatch Road

SY95EW

Drews Leasow

SY95HF

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SY95HZ

Bishop's Castle, Brockton & Chirbury

SY95JT

Kerry Lane

SY156DP

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SY50ES

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SY50FA

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SY50NS

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SY95EH

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SY95ER

Bull Lane

SY95EU

Brampton Road

SY95HJ

Glebe Meadow

SY156DB

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SY156SY

Bishop's Castle, Brockton & Chirbury

SY156UQ

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SY50EG

Lordstone Lane

SY50HE

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SY50NJ

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SY59HS

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SY95EF

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SY95EN

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SY156SP

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SY156UD

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SY156UF

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SY50DY

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SY50JA

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SY50JX

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SY50PQ

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SY59HL

Bishop's Castle, Brockton & Chirbury

SY59HX

Oakfield Close

SY59JH

Bishop's Castle, Brockton & Chirbury

SY59JX

Millstream

SY78BH

The Port Way

SY95EP

Rock Close

SY95EY

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SY156BZ

Bishop's Castle, Brockton & Chirbury

SY50EP

Drury Lane

SY50JE

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SY50ND

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SY50PG

Bishop's Castle, Brockton & Chirbury

SY59JL

Bishop's Castle, Brockton & Chirbury

SY59QW

Croft Close

SY95FA

Harley Jenkins Street

SY95AA

Brampton Road

SY95AL

Corporation Street

SY95ET

Brampton Road

SY50HQ

Bishop's Castle, Brockton & Chirbury

SY156BD

Horseshoe Road

SY50EW

Drury Lane

SY50LE

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SY50SG

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SY50SS

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SY50SX

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SY59QN

Brockton Meadow

SY95AP

Drews Leasow

SY95HD

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SY95HL

Arbour Lane

SY95PB

Billingsley Close

SY50LB

Bishop's Castle, Brockton & Chirbury

SY50LD

Callow Lane

SY95DA

Bull Lane

SY95PE

Oak Meadow

SY95PF

Ox Leasows

SY95JU

Bishop's Castle, Brockton & Chirbury

SY156BN

Bishop's Castle, Brockton & Chirbury

SY218JN

Bishop's Castle, Brockton & Chirbury

SY50JY

Bishop's Castle, Brockton & Chirbury

SY59JR

Bishop's Castle, Brockton & Chirbury

SY95AF

Church Lane

SY95BA

Bowling Green Close

SY95BX

Brampton Road

SY156EE

Linley Drive

SY59HQ

Station Road

SY95BH

Castle Street

SY95DS

Bishop's Castle, Brockton & Chirbury

SY95HQ

Owl's Lane

SY50ET

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SY50HJ

Bishop's Castle, Brockton & Chirbury

SY50NU

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SY59HG

Bishop's Castle, Brockton & Chirbury

SY59HH

Bishop's Castle, Brockton & Chirbury

SY156BP

Bishop's Castle, Brockton & Chirbury

SY218JS

Bishop's Castle, Brockton & Chirbury

SY50HD

Lordstone Lane

SY50HG

Lordstone Lane

SY50SN

Bishop's Castle, Brockton & Chirbury

SY95AD

Church Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.