Area Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

SY6 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SY6 postcode area.

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Population

6,838

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 42,567 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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10/10
family_restroomFamily
8/10
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2/10
workEmployment
3/10
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3/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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2/10
homeHome Ownership
10/10
trending_upInvestment
5/10
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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.

home £624,375 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.1%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 1%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences327
Anti-social behaviour102
Other theft100
Burglary63
Public order52

school Local Schools

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Church Preen Primary School

Outstanding45 pupils
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St Lawrence CofE Primary School

Good263 pupils
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Rushbury CofE Primary School

Outstanding46 pupils
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Church Stretton School

Good546 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Co-Op Foodstore
  • Brook House Farm
  • Chocolate Haven
  • Entertaining Elephants
  • The National Trust
  • + 3 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Brookfields Guest House
  • Longmynd House
  • Mynd House
  • Ragleth House
  • Sayang House B&B
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • The Bottle And Glass Inn
  • Yew Tree Inn
  • Bucks Head
  • Kings Arms
  • Station Inn
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Court Farm B & B
  • Ridge Runners Retreat
  • Sawaddee
  • Saxtons
  • The Bakehouse
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Family Shopper
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Greggs Church Stretton (Applegreen)
  • Lolly's Lunches
  • Best Pizza & Kebab House
  • Church Stretton Fish Bar
  • New Ruby