How much do houses cost in SY6 6AW?

The average property price in SY6 6AW is currently around £325k.

What is the population of SY6 6AW?

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

Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

LUDLOW ROAD, SY6 6AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LUDLOW ROAD, SY6 6AW.

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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 6AW is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £325k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending up 40.7% year-on-year.

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

SY6 6AW is a mixed residential area on Ludlow Road, 0.7km from Little Stretton in Shropshire. Administratively it sits within Church Stretton and Craven Arms ward and the Ludlow constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SY6, SY6 6AW offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 56) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 87% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Average house prices are around £325k, up 40.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SY6 6AW 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 6AW. 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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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 325,000

2 sales · Mean £ 325,000

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby

Mynd House1.0 km

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby

The Green Dragon0.6 km
The Ragleth Inn1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Church Stretton2.7 km
Craven Arms8.2 km
Broome11.1 km