Corporation Street is in Bishops Castle and in South Shropshire district. SY9 5AL is located in the Bishop's Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ludlow. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Corporation Street, Bishops Castle, SY9 5AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY9 5AN, SY9 5AJ, SY9 5AU, SY9 5DJ, SY9 5BB, SY9 5PA, SY9 5DF, SY9 5AH, SY9 5DL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SY9 5AL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 54.2% | 5.4% | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Male | 51.2% | 45.8% | -5.4% | 49.0% | -3.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.6% | 29.6% | -1.0% | 37.9% | -8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.9% | 41.9% | -7.0% | 44.2% | -2.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 12.7% | 6.2% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 12.2% | 10.8% | -1.4% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.3% | 36.8% | 0.5% | 48.4% | -11.6% |
| Good health | 40.4% | 36.8% | -3.6% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 19.7% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 7.0% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 4.7% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.4% | 20.4% | -3.0% | 18.2% | 2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 10.8% | -7.5% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 16.5% | 3.2% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 3.5% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 13.8% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.9% | 30.4% | 4.5% | 33.8% | -3.4% |
| Other | 6.1% | 4.6% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.1% | 99% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 17.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 96.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.3% | 96.3% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 96.3% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.3% | 76.7% | -1.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 23.7% | 13.5% | 10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.3% | 37.2% | 6.1% |
| Christian | 52.3% | 46.2% | 6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Corporation Street was 104.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 101.3% higher than the Bishop's Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Corporation Street has the highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Bishop's Castle and the 138th highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Corporation Street, Bishops Castle, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £281,000 | 2023-12-14 | £302,154 |
| 17 Corporation Street, Bishops Castle, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2023-02-10 | £217,555 |
| 43 Corporation Street, Bishops Castle, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2022-10-14 | £260,528 |
| 11 Corporation Street, Bishops Castle, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2020-08-20 | £258,614 |
| 29 Corporation Street, Bishops Castle, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2019-02-15 | £304,904 |
SY9 5AL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in SY9 5AL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 90 |
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishops Castle Primary School Oak Meadow , SY9 5PA | 3out of 4 | 40 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lydbury North CofE (A) Primary School Lydbury North , SY7 8AU | 3out of 4 | 4,521 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Community College, Bishop's Castle Brampton Road , SY9 5AY | 3out of 4 | 713 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Happy Bap | Crown House, 39 High Street | 285 yd | |
| The Chai Shop | The Porch House, 33 - 35 High Street | 285 yd | |
| Herbie's | New Street, Bishops Castle | 332 yd | |
| Food And Friendship | Ground Floor Community Centre, 21 Grange Road | 334 yd | |
| The Poppy House (Tearooms) Limited | The Poppy House, 20 Market Square | 381 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Head Inn | 48 Church Street, Bishops Castle | 276 yd | |
| Crown And Anchor Vaults | 30 High Street, Bishops Castle | 317 yd | |
| Six Bells | Church Street, Bishops Castle | 323 yd | |
| The Three Tuns Inn | Salop Street, Bishops Castle | 416 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragons Lair | 13 Market Square, Bishops Castle | 381 yd | |
| Bishops Castle Delight | 4 Salop Street, Bishops Castle | 410 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Teme Sparc BISHOPS CASTLE COMMUNITY COLLEGE BISHOPS CASTLE COMMUNITY COLLEGE BRAMPTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 579 yd |
| Community College Bishops Castle | grass pitches | 613 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 58 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.02 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.02 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.05 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.