Is SY6 6AP a safe place to live?

Yes, SY6 6AP is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 11 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of SY6 6AP?

The population for the SY6 6AP area is approximately 346 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

SY6 6AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SY6 6AP.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-11 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

346

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 44,500 /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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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10

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7/10

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1/10

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5/10

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2/10

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7/10

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2/10

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9/10

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8/10

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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 87% owner-occupation and an average age of 56, SY6 6AP is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — reflects the demand.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SY6 6AP is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.2km from Little Stretton in Shropshire. Administratively it sits within Church Stretton and Craven Arms ward and the Ludlow constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Average age 56 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SY6 6AP are sourced from Output Area E00147685 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY6 6AP. The average age is 56.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.1%

Asian / British Asian0.3%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

41%Active

FT: 28%

Unemployed: 1%

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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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SY6 6AP has low crime rates — 11 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.

Violence and sexual offences2

Anti-social behaviour1

Drugs1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby

Mynd House0.4 km

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby

The Green Dragon0.1 km
The Ragleth Inn0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Church Stretton2.2 km
Craven Arms8.8 km
Broome11.7 km