SY6 is a postcode district in Shropshire, West Midlands, covering 323 active and 52 retired postcodes.
The largest share of SY6 (23%) is characterised by a working countryside area — farms, fields and close-knit local communities, alongside a picturesque rural retirement spot — large homes, older residents, very low crime (22%). A further 13% of the district is made up of a rural area with a significant number of older people in rented flats. This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes SY6 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in SY6 are around £624k, up 59.8% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across SY6 at 118 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 51 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full SY6 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
SY6 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SY6 postcode area.
6,838
51
£ 42,567 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SY6 combines high owner-occupation (76%), strong property values (£624k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £624k. Property prices are trending up 59.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Church Preen Primary School
St Lawrence CofE Primary School
Rushbury CofE Primary School
Church Stretton School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Co-Op Foodstore
- Brook House Farm
- Applegreen Longmynd Service Station
- Chocolate Haven
- Entertaining Elephants
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Brookfields Guest House
- Longmynd House
- Mynd House
- Ragleth House
- Sayang House B&B
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- The Bottle And Glass Inn
- Yew Tree Inn
- Bucks Head
- Kings Arms
- Station Inn
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Court Farm B & B
- Berry's Coffee House
- Church Stretton Golf Club
- Costa @ Applegreen Service Station
- Flamingo's
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Family Shopper
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Best Pizza & Kebab House
- Church Stretton Fish Bar
- New Ruby
- Greggs Church Stretton (Applegreen)
- Lolly's Lunches
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Area Profile: SY6 · Data under Open Government Licence