SY9 postcode: what it's like to live there
The SY9 district covers Bishop's Castle, Clun, Craven Arms. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 3 neighbourhoods it covers.
Typical home
£293k
England £300k
Recorded crime
40
per 1,000 residents a year (England 78)
Deprivation
4.1 / 10
average decile, 10 = least deprived
Household income
£33,629
after tax, a year
Gigabit broadband
36%
of homes
Council tax
£2,457
average bill, 2026-27
Walk to a Good+ primary
49 min
typical
Commute
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House prices in SY9
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Detached
£420k
Semi-detached
£200k
Terraced
£216k
Primary schools in SY9
- Bishops Castle Primary School · SY9 5PA · Good (2023) · Bottom 6% in England
- Norbury Primary School and Nursery · SY9 5EA · Outstanding in every area (2024)
- Stiperstones CofE Primary School · SY9 5EA · Remains Good (2024)
Secondary schools in SY9
- The Community College, Bishop's Castle · SY9 5AY · Remains Good (2023) · Bottom 47% in England
Nurseries and pre-schools in SY9
- Crowgate Child Centre · SY9 5PA · Good (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in SY9
- Bishops Castle Medical Practice · SY9 5ER
Neighbourhoods in SY9
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of SY9 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop's Castle, Brockton & Chirbury | 82% | £293k | Very low | 50 min |
| Clun & Bucknell | 17% | £372k | Very low | 42 min |
Questions
Where is the SY9 postcode?
SY9 covers 3 neighbourhoods in Bishop's Castle, Clun, Craven Arms, with 136 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in SY9?
The typical home price across SY9's neighbourhoods is £293k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in SY9?
3 primary and 1 secondary state schools have a SY9 postcode.