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Bishop's Castle

City in Shropshire, United Kingdom

Overview

Bishop's Castle is a picturesque market town set in the Shropshire Hills, famed for its lively arts scene, real ale pubs, and historical charm. The town boasts a friendly community, beautiful walking trails, and a calendar full of festivals.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Unitary Authority
Shropshire
Population
1,843
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
52.49°, -3.00°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,888
Local Cost
$1,292
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
76
English
98
Temperature
8.7°C
Summer Avg
14.3°C
Winter Avg
3.5°C
Record High
29.6°C
Record Low
-9.2°C
Humidity
89%
Precipitation
908 mm
Internet Speed
57 Mbps
Upload
13 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
7
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
5
Parks
1
Transport
16
Walk Score
16
Footways
31.0
Airport
Distance

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 18 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 76/100.

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