Postcode SY5 9JL 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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 16.3 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 4.7 miles away.
Bishop's Castle, Brockton & Chirbury has a moderate 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 16.3 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 9JL.
Bishop's Castle, Brockton & Chirbury near SY5 9JL 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 4.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 30 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 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 | 21 | £510,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £156,500 |
| Terraced | 3 | £260,000 |
10 year median price trend in Chirbury & Worthen
In the SY5 9JL 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.