SY6 6AZ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Sandford Avenue, 0.2km from Crossways in Church Stretton. Administratively it sits within Church Stretton and Craven Arms ward and the Ludlow constituency.
SY6 6AZ is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 51 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SY6 6AZ are sourced from Output Area E00147679 (shared with 38 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SANDFORD AVENUE, SY6 6AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SANDFORD AVENUE, SY6 6AZ.
266
51
£ 44,500 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SY6 6AZ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
SY6 6AZ is an established family neighbourhood — 53% owner-occupation and an average age of 51 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY6 6AZ. The average age is 51.2. 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 and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SY6 6AZ has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. 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 Station0.2 km
- Newsworld Sandford Hardware0.1 km
- Chocolate Haven0.1 km
- Entertaining Elephants0.2 km
- Co-Op Foodstore0.2 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Brookfields Guest House0.4 km
- Ragleth House0.3 km
- Longmynd House0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Costa @ Applegreen Service Station0.2 km
- Hollybush Cafe0.3 km
- Mayfair Health Wellbeing Centre Menu0.2 km
- The Bakehouse0.3 km
- Berry's Coffee House0.2 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Family Shopper0.0 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Best Pizza & Kebab House0.1 km
- Church Stretton Fish Bar0.2 km
- New Ruby0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Bucks Head0.2 km
- Kings Arms0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Church Stretton0.2 km
- Craven Arms10.9 km
- Broome14.0 km
Bus Stops
- Church Stretton Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SY66AZ · Data under Open Government Licence