SY9 — BISHOPS CASTLE | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in SY9

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SY9 is £328,958, broadly in line with the Mid Wales average of £315,596.

Properties in SY9 cost 14.6% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SY9 have risen 41.7% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£435,141	44
Semi-detached	£286,759	24
Terraced	£184,736	22
Flat	£183,000	6
All types	£328,958	104

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in SY9

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SY9 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

1.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

0.4 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.4 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in SY9

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SY9 has 4 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Norbury Primary School and Nursery	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Stiperstones CofE Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
The Community College, Bishop's Castle	Secondary	Not inspected	mi
Bishops Castle Primary School	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

332,455

Population

Median Age

26%

Owner-Occupied

71%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

26.0%

Private rent

15.0%

Social rent

13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in SY9 are 113.0 Mbps, with 87% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 46% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

113.0 Mbps

Avg Download

20.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

51%

Superfast Coverage

23%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SY9 is collected by Shrewsbury Council. The Band D rate is £2,370/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

SY9 — BISHOPS CASTLE

Area Summary

SY9 (BISHOPS CASTLE) offers property prices near the national average (£328,958), low crime (94% below national average), 4 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (113 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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SY8

LUDLOW

£344K

▼ 3.9% YoY

SY10

OSWESTRY

£343K

▼ 7.8% YoY

SY11

OSWESTRY

£271K

▼ 17.0% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in SY9?

The average house price in SY9 (BISHOPS CASTLE) is £328,958, based on 104 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 15% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 41.7% over the past year.

Is SY9 a safe area to live?

Crime in SY9 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (1.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in SY9?

There are 4 schools in or near SY9. 25% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in SY9?

Council tax in SY9 is collected by Shrewsbury Council. The Band D rate is £2,370 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in SY9?

The average broadband download speed in SY9 is 113 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 51% of premises, ultrafast to 23%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in SY9 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 26% of homes in SY9 are owner-occupied. 15% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 332,455.