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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 high 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
7/10
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
16.46(-57%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.6(-57%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.25(-42%)
Other theft
3.54(-38%)
Burglary
3.36(-17%)
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 47 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 £830,000.

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
Detached28£433,000
Terraced9£205,000
Semi-Detached10£179,000

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

SY50ER

Glen View

SY95DS

Bishop's Castle

SY156BJ

Chirbury & Worthen

SY50NY

Lower Works

SY95JU

Bishop's Castle

SY66TA

The Port Way

SY95AB

The Ridge

SY156SP

Chirbury & Worthen

SY95AE

Church Street

SY156BU

Chirbury & Worthen

SY50NU

Upper Works

SY156BE

Chirbury & Worthen

SY95DJ

Pound Close

SY50PG

Chirbury & Worthen

SY59HT

Chirbury & Worthen

SY156UG

Chirbury & Worthen

SY156DE

Chirbury & Worthen

SY95HP

Bishop's Castle

SY156BQ

Chirbury & Worthen

SY95EY

Stank Lane

SY59HU

Chirbury & Worthen

SY95EN

Bishop's Castle

SY95PB

Billingsley Close

SY59HJ

Pleasant View

SY95EJ

The Port Way

SY156BT

Wotherton

SY156BP

Chirbury & Worthen

SY50NL

Chirbury & Worthen

SY59HF

Chirbury & Worthen

SY50ET

Chirbury & Worthen

SY50JE

Chirbury & Worthen

SY50NB

Chirbury & Worthen

SY50LR

Prospect Cottages

SY50LD

Callow Lane

SY95AL

Corporation Street

SY50LZ

Chirbury & Worthen

SY95DT

The Avenue

SY50SR

The Port Way

SY95DE

Chapel Yard

SY95EP

Rock Close

SY59JR

Chirbury & Worthen

SY156FH

The Orchard

SY95AZ

Kerry Lane

SY50JW

Linley Drive

SY156EE

Linley Drive

SY95BT

Welsh Street

SY218JQ

Groton Farm Road

SY50ST

Bishop's Castle

SY50DX

Chirbury & Worthen

SY50HA

Lordstone Lane

SY95EE

Bishop's Castle

SY50DP

Chirbury & Worthen

SY50ND

Pennerley Flats

SY95DU

Bishop's Castle

SY95EF

Bishop's Castle

SY59JS

Aston Hill

SY218JN

Folly Cottages

SY95HF

Coronation Cottages

SY95BE

High Street

SY50JB

Chirbury & Worthen

SY59JU

Rectory Gardens

SY95AF

Church Lane

SY50HJ

Chirbury & Worthen

SY95HR

Bishop's Castle

SY50NF

Chirbury & Worthen

SY59JN

Chirbury & Worthen

SY95DD

Station Street

SY95HS

Bishop's Castle

SY50EP

Drury Lane

SY95BS

Welsh Street

SY50FA

Oak Edge View

SY50LA

Chirbury & Worthen

SY95EL

Bur Way

SY95DN

The Novers

SY95BA

Bowling Green Close

SY95EA

Bishop's Castle

SY95BQ

High Street

SY50NH

Chirbury & Worthen

SY59HW

Land Lying To The North Of

SY95AU

Kerry Lane

SY156HU

Chirbury & Worthen

SY95AG

Fields Lane

SY156AX

Bishop's Castle

SY95FB

Station Street

SY156UB

Chirbury & Worthen

SY218JY

Chirbury & Worthen

SY95EQ

Bishop's Castle

SY95JG

Moat Hill

SY50EX

Lordstone Lane

SY50PB

Crows Nest Dingle

SY50SN

Bishop's Castle

SY50EE

Hope Park

SY156BX

Rorrington

SY156EP

Horseshoe Road

SY156SZ

Bishop's Castle

SY59HP

Brookside Close

SY156DD

Chirbury & Worthen

SY95JQ

Moat Hill

SY156DF

Waine House Mews

SY95HT

Bishop's Castle

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.