Postcode SY9 5BW 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 62.0 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 Broome located about 6.8 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 62.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.9% 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 SY9 5BW.
Bishop's Castle, Brockton & Chirbury near SY9 5BW 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 6.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 28 recent sales, the median property price is £366,750 in Bishop's Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £116,500 up to £1,250,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £507,500 |
| Flats | 1 | £195,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £230,500 |
| Terraced | 3 | £185,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bishop's Castle
In the SY9 5BW postcode area, located within Bishop's Castle, Brockton & Chirbury, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SY9 5BW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Co-operative Food | 59-63 Church Street, Bishop's Castle, SY9 5AD | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.2 mi | SPAR | Church Street, Bishop's Castle, SY9 5AE | Walking directions to SPAR |
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.