SY9 (Bishops Castle) in Shropshire has recorded a five-year price compound annual growth rate of 4.1%, below the national average, with a trajectory score of 35.3/100 placing it in the bottom percentile nationally. Rental values have declined at -0.3% annually over the same period, suggesting limited income-generation potential for buy-to-let investors. Population growth reached 0.5% over five years, indicating minimal demographic expansion. The district is classified as being in a latent gentrification stage, meaning visible indicators of neighbourhood transformation are not yet evident. These metrics collectively suggest a relatively flat market dynamic with limited momentum across both capital appreciation and rental income channels.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 3.0% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at -0.3% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.5% per year
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What's changing in Bishops Castle · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.1 points this month to 35/100, driven mainly by risk.
Bishops Castle (SY9) common questions
Is Bishops Castle up and coming?
Bishops Castle (SY9) has a trajectory score of 35/100 (Average), placing it in the top 99% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 1.8 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Bishops Castle safe?
Bishops Castle has a safety score of 29/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Bishops Castle?
The average property price in Bishops Castle (SY9) is £259k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 3.0% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Bishops Castle?
The median monthly rent in Bishops Castle (SY9) is £795 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Bishops Castle?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Knighton (LD7), Montgomery (SY15), Shrewsbury (SY5), Monmouth (NP25), Ludlow (SY8). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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