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Takeaways| Council | Shropshire |
| Crime Rate | Average for a West Midlands town 40% below the national average. |
| Demographics | 🌻 Retirees😔 High Unemployment |
AllotmentsPlay SpaceGolf CoursePublic ParkTennis CourtBowling GreenPlaying FieldPubs & BarsRestaurants & CafesRetail ShoppingSupermarketsTakeawaysNo train or motorway links found nearby
The average house price in Bishop's Castle is £360,000, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Bishop's Castle house price trends over the last 30 years.
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Is Bishop's Castle a nice place to live?
Bishop's Castle is a nice place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in Shropshire. It particularly appeals to retirees. However, one concern might be the high levels of unemployment in the area.
How safe is Bishop's Castle?
Bishop's Castle has an average crime rate for a West Midlands town, with around 45 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 40% below the national average, and 23% below the Shropshire average. The rate is adjusted for visitor and workday population. The comparison is stabilised for a small population.
What are the best schools in Bishop's Castle?
Bishop's Castle has 2 schools nearby. The best-rated schools are The Community College, Bishop's Castle and Bishops Castle Primary School, both rated Good by Ofsted.
What are the demographics of Bishop's Castle?
The majority of residents in Bishop's Castle identify as White (British) (95%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (96%). The most common religion is Christian (51%).