Postcode SY9 5JT 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 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 62.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 31.0% 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 per household in Bishop's Castle, Brockton & Chirbury is £49,689 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SY9 5JT.
Bishop's Castle, Brockton & Chirbury near SY9 5JT 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 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 5JT postcode area, located within Bishop's Castle, Brockton & Chirbury, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SY9 5JT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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.