Welcome to Bishop's Castle
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Bishop's Castle is a market town in the south west of Shropshire, England. According to the 2011 Census it had a population of 1,893. Bishop's Castle is 1.5 miles (2.4 km) east of the Wales-England border, about 20 miles (30 km) north-west of Ludlow and about 20 miles (30 km) south-west of Shrewsbury. To the south is Clun and to the east is Church Stretton. The town is within an agricultural area and has also become known for its alternative community including artists, musicians, writers and craftspeople. The surrounding area is hillwalking country and Bishop's Castle is a "Walkers are Welcome Town", gaining the award in 2008. The long distance footpath the Shropshire Way runs through the town and Offa's Dyke is only a few miles to the west. The ancient trackway of the Kerry Ridgeway, a prehistoric Bronze Age route, runs from the town. The BC Ring, a 60-mile (100 km) challenging route around the town, was published in 2008. The town has two micro-breweries, including the Three Tuns, the UK's oldest brewery.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
755 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
1,847 (2021) |
Density |
244 people/km2 |
Mean age |
45.6 |
Ward |
Bishop's Castle |
District |
Shropshire |
Postcodes |
SY9 |
ONS ID |
E04011223 |
Council
Contact details for Bishop's Castle Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
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Business
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Planning
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Property
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Heritage
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