SY6 6AE is a sought-after residential area on Churchill Road, 0.5km from Ashbrook in Church Stretton. Administratively it sits within Church Stretton and Craven Arms ward and the Ludlow constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SY6, SY6 6AE offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 60 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 81% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £433k, down 8.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SY6 6AE are sourced from Output Area E00147670 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHURCHILL ROAD, SY6 6AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCHILL ROAD, SY6 6AE.
363
60
£ 44,500 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SY6 6AE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Average age 60, 81% owned. SY6 6AE is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £433k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending down 8.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY6 6AE. The average age is 59.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 295,000
9 sales · Mean £ 297,222
Detached
£ 475,000
16 sales · Mean £ 444,765
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SY6 6AE has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Lawrence CofE Primary School
Church Stretton School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Applegreen Longmynd Service Station0.5 km
- Newsworld Sandford Hardware0.4 km
- Chocolate Haven0.4 km
- Entertaining Elephants0.6 km
- Co-Op Foodstore0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Brookfields Guest House0.3 km
- Ragleth House0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Costa @ Applegreen Service Station0.5 km
- Hollybush Cafe0.6 km
- Mayfair Health Wellbeing Centre Menu0.6 km
- The Bakehouse0.6 km
- Berry's Coffee House0.5 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Family Shopper0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Best Pizza & Kebab House0.4 km
- Church Stretton Fish Bar0.6 km
- New Ruby0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Bucks Head0.6 km
- Kings Arms0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Church Stretton0.6 km
- Craven Arms11.3 km
- Broome14.4 km
Bus Stops
- Church Stretton Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SY66AE · Data under Open Government Licence