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SY9

BISHOPS CASTLE

Mid Wales, Wales, England

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SY9 is the postcode district for BISHOPS CASTLE, located in Mid Wales, Wales.

Avg price £328,958
1yr change ▲ 41.7%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£328,958

▲ 41.7% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

15% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

4 schools

Broadband Speed

113 Mbps

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.

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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

£298K £329K £360K £391K £422K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

1

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

332,455

Population

67

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.

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113.0 Mbps

Avg Download

20.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

51%

Superfast Coverage

23%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about SY9 BISHOPS CASTLE

What is the average house price in SY9 BISHOPS CASTLE?
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 BISHOPS CASTLE 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 is the population of SY9 BISHOPS CASTLE?
The population of SY9 (BISHOPS CASTLE) is approximately 332,455 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 26% of homes are owner-occupied, 15% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in SY9 BISHOPS CASTLE?
There are 4 schools in or near SY9. 25% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

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