Postcode SY9 5BT is located in a rural town, within the Bishop's Castle ward of Shropshire in the West Midlands region , and forms part of the Bishop's Castle, Brockton & Chirbury area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 58.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Bishop's Castle, Brockton & Chirbury is £41,200 per year. The nearest station is Broome located about 7.0 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Bishop's Castle, Brockton & Chirbury has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,921 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Bishop's Castle, Brockton & Chirbury has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 58.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 3.0% 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 of residents in Bishop's Castle, Brockton & Chirbury is £41,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SY9 5BT.
Bishop's Castle, Brockton & Chirbury near SY9 5BT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Broome located about 7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 31 recent sales, the median property price is £324,000 in Bishop's Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £662,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £405,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £317,500 |
| Terraced | 7 | £225,000 |
10 years price trend in Bishop's Castle
In the SY9 5BT postcode area, located within Bishop's Castle, Brockton & Chirbury, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Bishops Castle Primary School | Academy converter | Good | |
| 0.5 mi | Secondary | The Community College, Bishop's Castle | Foundation school | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.