Pound Close, Bishops Castle
House prices, sold prices and local information for SY9 5DJ.
At a glance
3 property sales on Pound Close, Bishops Castle have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 25 Jun 2021. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £327,500. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Pound Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Pound Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all SY9 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £327,500 | 25 Jun 2021 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £183,000 | 2 Nov 2016 |
Sold prices on Pound Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9, Pound Close SY9 5DJ | 25 Jun 2021 | £375,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 6, Pound Close SY9 5DJ | 2 Nov 2016 | £183,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 9, Pound Close SY9 5DJ | 8 Jul 2016 | £280,000 | Detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 9, Pound Close | £280,000 (Jul 2016) → £375,000 (Jun 2021) | +34% over 5 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Pound Close
Crime
12 crimes were reported within about a mile of Pound Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Pound Close is in or near 1 Environment Agency flood area:
- Upper Teme Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Pound Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishops Castle Primary School 128 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| The Community College, Bishop's Castle 507 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Lydbury North Church of England Primary School 37 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Report | 2.4 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- Broome station 6.8 mi · 2 hr 15 min walk
GP surgeries
- Bishops Castle Medical Practice
School House Lane, Bishops Castle · 0.3 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 4 of 10 · Crime: decile 8 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 60.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 19.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 20.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 723 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14.0% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 53.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 32.2% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,504 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Nearby streets in SY9
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- Oak Meadow£187k
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- Union Street£318k
- The Ridge£245k
- Brick Meadow£330k
- High Street£289k
- Market Square£155k
- Castle Green£368k
- Kerry Green£191k