Grange Road is in Bishops Castle and in South Shropshire district. SY9 5AP 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 Grange Road, Bishops Castle, SY9 5AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY9 5AW, SY9 5AR, SY9 5EW, SY9 5FD, SY9 5AU, SY9 5BJ, SY9 5AS, SY9 5DL, SY9 5DJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SY9 5AP has a slightly higher male population, with 51% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 49% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 47.8% | 51% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 | 31.9% | 32.7% | 0.8% | 37.9% | -5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.2% | 41.4% | -2.8% | 44.2% | -2.8% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 15% | 5.2% | 9.1% | 5.9% |
| Widowed | 12.6% | 10.2% | -2.4% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
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% | 43.1% | 6.8% | 48.4% | -5.3% |
| Good health | 39.2% | 34.1% | -5.1% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 18.6% | 15.9% | -2.7% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 3.3% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
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 | 33.7% | 24.4% | -9.3% | 18.2% | 6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 10.9% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 15% | -2.9% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 5.3% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.1% | 13.9% | -2.2% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.3% | 28.2% | 15.9% | 33.8% | -5.6% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2.3% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 4.4% | 1.5% | -2.9% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 94.1% | 96.1% | 2.0% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
| 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, 95.8% 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 | 93.2% | 95.8% | 2.6% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 2.1% | -2.9% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.9% | 95.5% | 2.6% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.3% | 76.7% | -11.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 33.2% | 13.5% | 19.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.8% | 37.2% | 0.6% |
| Christian | 55.3% | 46.2% | 9.1% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grange Road was 66.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.2% higher than the Bishop's Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grange Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Bishop's Castle and the 286th highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Grange Road, Bishops Castle, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2018-04-13 | £264,250 |
| 30 Grange Road, Bishops Castle, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2012-07-25 | £305,884 |
| 24 Grange Road, Bishops Castle, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2008-06-09 | £243,079 |
| 30 Grange Road, Bishops Castle, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2003-06-27 | £237,147 |
| 30 Grange Road, Bishops Castle, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £47,500 | 1998-12-04 | £209,198 |
SY9 5AP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in SY9 5AP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 85 |
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| 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 | 267 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lydbury North CofE (A) Primary School Lydbury North , SY7 8AU | 3out of 4 | 4,366 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 | 576 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food And Friendship | Ground Floor Community Centre, 21 Grange Road | 46 yd | |
| Herbie's | New Street, Bishops Castle | 506 yd | |
| The Happy Bap | Crown House, 39 High Street | 524 yd | |
| The Chai Shop | The Porch House, 33 - 35 High Street | 524 yd | |
| Yarborough House Book Shop | Yarborough House, 5 Market Square | 637 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Six Bells | Church Street, Bishops Castle | 305 yd | |
| Kings Head Inn | 48 Church Street, Bishops Castle | 413 yd | |
| Crown And Anchor Vaults | 30 High Street, Bishops Castle | 547 yd | |
| The Three Tuns Inn | Salop Street, Bishops Castle | 661 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragons Lair | 13 Market Square, Bishops Castle | 639 yd | |
| Bishops Castle Delight | 4 Salop Street, Bishops Castle | 658 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 | 394 yd |
| Community College Bishops Castle | grass pitches | 467 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 | 66 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.21 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.21 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.