Postcode SY5 9JH is located in a remote rural village, within the Chirbury & Worthen ward of Shropshire in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Bishop's Castle, Brockton & Chirbury area. It has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 20.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Bishop's Castle, Brockton & Chirbury is £49,689 per year. The nearest station is Welshpool located about 5.0 miles away.
Bishop's Castle, Brockton & Chirbury has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,297 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Bishop's Castle, Brockton & Chirbury has a very low crime rate, with approximately 20.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bishop's Castle, Brockton & Chirbury is £49,689 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SY5 9JH.
Bishop's Castle, Brockton & Chirbury near SY5 9JH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Welshpool located about 5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 38 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 in Chirbury & Worthen area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £1,180,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 27 | £425,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £195,500 |
| Terraced | 3 | £260,000 |
10 year median price trend in Chirbury & Worthen
In the SY5 9JH postcode area, located within Bishop's Castle, Brockton & Chirbury, there are no schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Shropshire district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SY5 9JH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Heather Mary Kidd
Chirbury & Worthen - Elected 1 May 2025
Stuart Anderson
South Shropshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.