Market Square in the town of BISHOPS CASTLE
About Market Square
High Street is connected to High Street, Bull Street (B4385), Welsh Street, Salop Street (B4385), and Union Street.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Shropshire is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The street is located within the Shropshire Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the West Midlands region of the UK.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number (USRN) of of 36500289 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Shropshire, situated in the West Midlands region of the UK. It's 141.14 miles North West from central London., 17.95 miles South West from Shrewsbury, 32.71 miles North from Hereford and 38.99 miles North West from Worcester.
MARKET SQUARE is within the Post Town of BISHOPS CASTLE
Property types, tenure and build ages for Market Square
🏠 The majority of homes are Owner-occupied.
| Tenure | Count |
|---|---|
| Owner-occupied | 16 |
| Private Rental | 6 |
🧱 Most homes are Mid-Terrace House and Flat.
| Property Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Mid-Terrace House | 8 |
| Flat | 8 |
| Mid-Terrace Maisonette | 2 |
📆 Properties were built between 1900 and 1914, with most built around 1900.
| Min Year | Max Year | Median | Mode | Average | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 1914 | 1900 | 1900 | 1901 | 12 |
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Crime & Historic Map of Market Square
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| Street Crime (updated 10/06/2025) | ||
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02006041 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
| Crime Levels |
Green = Very Low Yellow = Low Orange = High Red = Very High |
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| Postcodes | ||
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Postcodes for Market Square |
| Walking Distances | ||
| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 07/02/2025.
Budget Friendly Hotels near Market Square
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|
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1: Name:Travelodge Ludlow Address: Foldgate Ln, Ludlow, SY8 1LS Telephone: 0871 984 6347 Visit Hotel Page |
15.65 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Shrewsbury Bayston Hill Address: A5, A49, Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury, SY3 0DA Telephone: 0871 984 6103 Visit Hotel Page |
16.28 |
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3: Name:Travelodge Ludlow Woofferton Address: A49 Station Rd, Woofferton, Ludlow, SY8 4AL Telephone: 0871 984 6086 Visit Hotel Page |
17.55 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Shrewsbury Town Centre Address: Smithfield Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
18.07 |
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5: Name:Holiday Inn Express Shrewsbury Address: Shrewsbury Business Park, Sitka Drive Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
18.11 |
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Known Addresses for Market Square
Our data shows that Market Square is a mixed commercial and residential street.
- 🏠 FLAT 1
- 🏠 FLAT 2
- 🏠 FLAT 3
- 🏭 FLAT 1
Street Crime Per Month (Market Square April 2024 to April 2025)
Crime Data
April 2024 (1 Cases)
Crime Type: Vehicle crime 1
Reported By: West Mercia Police
Location: On or near Market Square
Outcomes:
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified 1
November 2024 (1 Cases)
Crime Type: Violence and sexual offences 1
Reported By: West Mercia Police
Location: On or near Market Square
Outcomes:
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified 1
December 2024 (3 Cases)
Crime Type: Violence and sexual offences 3
Reported By: West Mercia Police
Location: On or near Market Square
Outcomes:
- Under investigation 2
- Unable to prosecute suspect 1
January 2025 (2 Cases)
Crime Type: Drugs 1
Reported By: West Mercia Police
Location: On or near Market Square
Outcomes:
- Unable to prosecute suspect 1
Crime Type: Violence and sexual offences 1
Reported By: West Mercia Police
Location: On or near Market Square
Outcomes:
- Unable to prosecute suspect 1
April 2025 (1 Cases)
Crime Type: Violence and sexual offences 1
Reported By: West Mercia Police
Location: On or near Market Square
Outcomes:
- Under investigation 1
Flats and Apartments in Market Square
FLAT
FLAT 1
EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for Market Square
UPRN: 100070063049
EPC Current: F
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 2
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: before 1900
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100070063050
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 2
Property Type: Flat
Tenure: rental (private)
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: before 1900
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100071541865
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: Flat
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: before 1900
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100070063053
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: before 1900
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100071541921
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 8
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: before 1900
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100071368007
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 10
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: before 1900
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100071541935
EPC Current: F
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 2
Property Type: Flat
Tenure: rental (private)
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: before 1900
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100071223804
EPC Current: F
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: Flat
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: 1900-1929
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100071223803
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: D
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: Maisonette
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: before 1900
Mains Gas: No
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | £127,500 | £127,500 | £127,500 | 1 |
| 2023 | £130,000 | £340,000 | £235,000 | 2 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2025. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Halls Estate Agents | 43 Church Street, Bishops Castle, SY9 5AD | Visit Website |
| Samuel Wood | 10 Corvedale Road, Craven Arms, SY7 9ND | Visit Website |
| McCartneys LLP | Corvedale Road, Craven Arms, SY7 9NE | Visit Website |
| Miller Evans | 4 The Square, Church Stretton, SY6 6DA | Visit Website |
| Wrights | 32 Sandford Avenue, Church Stretton, SY6 6BW | Visit Website |
We have found 1 postcode
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: West Mercia |
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Location Details
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| Market Square | |
| Latitude | 52.494575 |
| Longitude | -2.997860 |
| OS Easting (X): | 332261 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 289027 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SO323890 |
Known Residential Addresses for Market Square
- 2 FLAT 1
- OLD BANK HOUSE FLAT 1
- 2 FLAT 2
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 04:46 |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 21:39 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Shobdon Saws 17 June 2025 at 04:00 (18.09 miles away) |
|---|---|
| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 13.4°C (87.5%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | SW (6 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00147639 |
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| ONS Area Name | Renting Rural Retirement |
| Average Age | 46.33 |
| Area Population | 1585.00 |
| Male Population | 762.00 (48%) |
| Female Population | 823.00 (52%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 16 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01028992 |
|---|---|
| LSOA Name: | Shropshire 030B |
| SOA Code: | 2a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02006041 |
| MSOA Name: | Shropshire 030 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Morrisons Newtown |
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| Pool Road, Newtown SY16 3AH |
| 01686 623440 |
| Distance: 12.75 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Newtown |
| Tesco Welshpool Superstore |
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| Smithfield Rd, Welshpool, SY21 7BL |
| 0345 026 9676 |
| Distance: 12.85 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Welshpool Superstore |
| Morrisons Welshpool |
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| Berriew Street, Welshpool SY21 7SS |
| 01938 559032 |
| Distance: 12.88 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Welshpool |
| Tesco Newtown Superstore |
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| Pool Rd, Newtown, SY16 1DW |
| 0345 671 9388 |
| Distance: 13.01 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Newtown Superstore |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01588 - Bishops Castle |
| Area Code: 01694 - Church Stretton |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater than 2 Mbps | 7.7 | 8.1 | 8.1 | N | 17 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
|---|
| Within the area of Shropshire |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Shropshire Council, Chief Executives Office, Shirehall, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury &Shropshire |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: General enquiries |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Ludlow |
| The Member of Parliament is Stuart Anderson |
| Details for the MP Stuart Anderson on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Stuart Anderson on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Stuart Anderson won with a majority of 1,624 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 76,677 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
|---|
| Ward: Bishop's Castle Ward |
| Parish: Bishop's Castle Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Shropshire |
Nearest Schools
England Secondary Schools
The Community College, Bishop's Castle
Address: The Community College, Bishop's Castle, Brampton Road, Bishops Castle, Shropshire, SY9 5AY
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: 01588638257
England Primary Schools
Bishops Castle Primary School
Address: Bishops Castle Primary School, Oak Meadow, Bishops Castle, Shropshire, SY9 5PA
Distance: 0.18 miles
Contact:
Nearest Hospitals
| Bishop's Castle Community Hospital |
|---|
| Address: Union Street, Bishop's Castle, SY9 5AJ, |
| NHS Sector |
| Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 01588 638220 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 0.2 (miles) |
| Directions from to Bishop's Castle Community Hospital |
| Nuffield Health, Shrewsbury Hospital |
|---|
| Address: Longden Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 9DP, |
| Independent Sector |
| Nuffield Health |
| Telephone: 0800 015 5020 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 26.76 (miles) |
| Directions from to Nuffield Health, Shrewsbury Hospital |
| The Redwoods Centre |
|---|
| Address: Somerby Drive, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury, SY3 8DS, |
| Independent Sector |
| Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 0300 790 7000 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 27.52 (miles) |
| Directions from to The Redwoods Centre |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
BUTLER AND FINNIGAN
Address: DENTAL SURGERY, 2 MARKET SQUARE, BISHOPS CASTLE, SHROPSHIRE, SY9 5BN
Distance: 0.01 miles
Contact: :
CRAVEN ARMS DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: THE GATEWAY, AUCTION YARD, CRAVEN ARMS, SY7 9QJ
Distance: 7.79 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 15 BURWAY ROAD, CHURCH STRETTON, SHROPSHIRE, SY6 6DL
Distance: 8.54 miles
Contact: :
REDCOTE SURGERY
Address: 2 CENTRAL AVENUE, CHURCH STRETTON, SHROPSHIRE, SY6 6EE
Distance: 8.64 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
BISHOPS CASTLE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: SCHOOL HOUSE LANE, BISHOPS CASTLE, SY9 5ER
Distance: 0.12 miles
Contact: tel: 01588 638285
THE MEADOWS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: TURNPIKE MEADOW, CLUN, CRAVEN ARMS, SHROPSHIRE, SY7 8HZ
Distance: 5.15 miles
Contact: tel: 01588 640573
CRAVEN ARMS SURGERY
Address: 20 SHREWSBURY ROAD, CRAVEN ARMS, SHROPSHIRE, SY7 9PY
Distance: 7.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01588 672309
MONTGOMERY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: WELL STREET, MONTGOMERY, SY15 6PF
Distance: 7.75 miles
Contact: tel: 01686 668217
CHURCH STRETTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: EASTHOPE ROAD, CHURCH STRETTON, SHROPSHIRE, SY6 6BL
Distance: 8.58 miles
Contact: tel: 01694 722127
LEINTWARDINE
Address: THE SURGERY, JAY LANE, LEINTWARDINE, SHROPSHIRE, SY7 0LG
Distance: 10.22 miles
Contact: tel: 01547 540355
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
BISHOPS CASTLE PHARMACY
Address: CHURCH STREET, BISHOPS CASTLE, SHROPSHIRE, SY9 5AE
Distance: 0.16 miles
Contact: tel: 01588 638408
LUNTS PHARMACY
Address: DROVERS HOUSE, THE AUCTION YARD, CRAVEN ARMS, SHROPSHIRE, SY7 9BZ
Distance: 7.83 miles
Contact: tel: 01588 672327
HILLSIDE PHARMACY
Address: 18 SANDFORD AVENUE, CHURCH STRETTON, SY6 6BW
Distance: 8.60 miles
Contact: tel: 01694 722799
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: 40 SANDFORD AVENUE, CHURCH STRETTON, SHROPSHIRE, SY6 6BH
Distance: 8.66 miles
Contact: tel: 01694 722806
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
THE OPTICIAN (BISHOPS CASTLE)
Address: 29 CHURCH STREET, BISHOPS CASTLE, SY9 5AD
Distance: 0.16 miles
Contact: :
SARAH BANKS LTD
Address: MONTGOMERY ACTIVITY CENTRE, SCHOOL BANK, MONTGOMERY, POWYS, SY15 6QA
Distance: 7.80 miles
Contact: :
THE OPTICIAN (MONTGOMERY)
Address: INSTITUTE HOUSE, ARTHUR STREET, MONTGOMERY, POWYS, SY15 6RA
Distance: 7.82 miles
Contact: :
SUZANNE FLOYD OPTOMETRIST
Address: 5 DALE STREET, CRAVEN ARMS, SHROPSHIRE, SY7 9PB
Distance: 7.86 miles
Contact: :
A B OPTICS LTD (CHURCH STRETTON)
Address: 20 SANDFORD AVENUE, CHURCH STRETTON, SHROPSHIRE, SY6 6BW
Distance: 8.60 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Broome Station is 6.86 miles away.
Address: Broome station, Broome Road, Broome, Shropshire, SY7 0NT
Broome is situated on the Heart of Wales Line and is managed by Transport for Wales.
Broome Station is an unstaffed station.
Craven Arms Station is 7.68 miles away.
Address: Craven Arms station, Station Crescent, Shrewsbury Road, Craven Arms, SY7 9PY
Craven Arms is situated on the Heart of Wales Line|Welsh Marches Line and is managed by Transport for Wales.
Craven Arms Station is an unstaffed station.