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Bishop's Castle, Brockton & Chirbury

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About

The Bishop's Castle, Brockton & Chirbury area lies in southwest Shropshire, near the Welsh border. The landscape is defined by rolling farmland and the small peaks of the Shropshire Hills. The historic market town of Bishop's Castle, with its narrow streets, serves as a focal point. The hamlets of Brockton and Chirbury are situated amidst this rural setting, connected by winding lanes and bounded by fields and hedgerows.

The area's history is closely tied to the borderlands, evident in earthworks and the remains of Chirbury Priory. The countryside is traversed by public footpaths and sections of the Offa's Dyke Path long-distance trail. Local life centres on community institutions like village halls and traditional pubs, with agriculture remaining a visible part of the working environment.

Area overview

On average Bishop's Castle, Brockton & Chirbury has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 33 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 per household in Bishop's Castle, Brockton & Chirbury is £49,689 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). Bishop's Castle, Brockton & Chirbury is home to around 5,650 people, with a population density of about 25.2 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
7.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.82(-48%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.6(-60%)
Other theft
3.19(-44%)
Burglary
2.65(-35%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.3(-68%)
West Midlands average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,702
34.82%
No qualifications
824
16.86%
Level 3 (A level)
761
15.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
746
15.26%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
458
9.37%
Total 16+ residents: 4,888

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 41 recent sales, the median property price is £365,000 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
Detached27£515,000
Flats1£195,000
Semi-Detached8£156,500
Terraced5£205,000

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

SY95BB

Coricks Rise

SY95HS

Bishop's Castle

SY50EA

Chirbury & Worthen

SY50NB

Chirbury & Worthen

SY95AR

Kerry Green

SY95DW

Love Lane

SY50DS

Lordstone Lane

SY50LZ

Chirbury & Worthen

SY50DX

Chirbury & Worthen

SY59HN

Back Lane

SY78BJ

Bishop's Castle

SY95HU

Bishop's Castle

SY50HN

Chirbury & Worthen

SY59HT

Chirbury & Worthen

SY95EW

Drews Leasow

SY95HZ

Lea Cottages

SY95JT

Kerry Lane

SY50NX

Shop Lane

SY50PD

Chirbury & Worthen

SY95AS

Woodbatch Road

SY95HF

Coronation Cottages

SY156DP

Chirbury & Worthen

SY50ES

Chirbury & Worthen

SY50FA

Oak Edge View

SY50NS

Chirbury & Worthen

SY95HJ

Glebe Meadow

SY95EH

Bishop's Castle

SY95ER

School House Lane

SY95EU

Stank Lane

SY156DB

Chirbury & Worthen

SY156SY

Bishop's Castle

SY50EG

Lordstone Lane

SY50HE

Hope Park

SY59HS

The Bank

SY95EF

Bishop's Castle

SY156UQ

Chirbury & Worthen

SY50NJ

The Bog Mines

SY95EN

Bishop's Castle

SY156UF

Chirbury & Worthen

SY50DY

The Lyde

SY50JX

Hope Valley

SY50PQ

Chirbury & Worthen

SY59HL

Chirbury & Worthen

SY59HX

Oakfield Close

SY59JH

Chirbury & Worthen

SY95EY

Stank Lane

SY156SP

Chirbury & Worthen

SY156UD

Lower Lane

SY50JA

Chirbury & Worthen

SY59JX

Mill Stream

SY78BH

The Port Way

SY95EP

Rock Close

SY50EP

Drury Lane

SY50ND

Pennerley Flats

SY50PG

Chirbury & Worthen

SY59JL

Chirbury & Worthen

SY95AA

Church Street

SY95AL

Corporation Street

SY95ET

Brampton Road

SY156BZ

Chirbury & Worthen

SY50JE

Chirbury & Worthen

SY59QW

Croft Close

SY95FA

Harley Jenkins Street

SY50LE

Chirbury & Worthen

SY50SS

Bishop's Castle

SY95AP

Grange Road

SY95HD

The Terrace

SY95HL

Arbour Lane

SY95PB

Billingsley Close

SY50HQ

Hope Park

SY156BD

Horseshoe Road

SY50EW

Drury Lane

SY50SG

Chirbury & Worthen

SY50SX

Bishop's Castle

SY59QN

Brockton Meadow

SY95DA

Bull Lane

SY95PE

Oak Meadow

SY95PF

Ox Leasow

SY50LB

Chirbury & Worthen

SY50LD

Callow Lane

SY156BN

Chirbury & Worthen

SY50JY

Chirbury & Worthen

SY59JR

Chirbury & Worthen

SY95BA

Bowling Green Close

SY95BX

Bishops Castle Business Park

SY95JU

Bishop's Castle

SY218JN

Folly Cottages

SY95AF

Church Lane

SY156EE

Linley Drive

SY59HQ

Station Road

SY95BH

Welsh Street Gardens

SY95DS

Bishop's Castle

SY95HQ

Owl's Lane

SY59HH

Chirbury & Worthen

SY50ET

Chirbury & Worthen

SY50HJ

Chirbury & Worthen

SY50NU

Upper Works

SY59HG

Chirbury & Worthen

SY156BP

Chirbury & Worthen

SY95AD

Church Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.