Postcode SY9 5JS is located in a rural hamlet, within the Bishop's Castle ward of Shropshire in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Clun & Bucknell area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 36.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Clun & Bucknell is £49,108 per year. The nearest station is Broome located about 8.0 miles away.
Clun & Bucknell has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,580 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Clun & Bucknell has a low crime rate, with approximately 36.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Clun & Bucknell is £49,108 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SY9 5JS.
Clun & Bucknell near SY9 5JS 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 8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 27 recent sales, the median property price is £365,000 in Bishop's Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 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 | 14 | £465,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £288,750 |
| Terraced | 7 | £185,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bishop's Castle
In the SY9 5JS postcode area, located within Clun & Bucknell, 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 SY9 5JS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ruth Margaret Houghton
Bishop's Castle - 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.