SY6 6BJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on St Dunstan Close, 0.2km from Church Stretton in Church Stretton. Administratively it sits within Church Stretton and Craven Arms ward and the Ludlow constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An established, mature community with an average age of 58 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £168k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 1.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SY6 6BJ are sourced from Output Area E00147678 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST DUNSTAN CLOSE, SY6 6BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST DUNSTAN CLOSE, SY6 6BJ.
229
58
£ 44,500 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Average age 58, 74% owned. SY6 6BJ is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 1.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY6 6BJ. The average age is 58.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 168,000
10 sales · Mean £ 168,595
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SY6 6BJ 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 House0.5 km
- Ragleth House0.3 km
- Longmynd House0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Costa @ Applegreen Service Station0.2 km
- Hollybush Cafe0.2 km
- Mayfair Health Wellbeing Centre Menu0.1 km
- The Bakehouse0.2 km
- Berry's Coffee House0.2 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Family Shopper0.1 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 Arms0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Church Stretton0.2 km
- Craven Arms10.9 km
- Broome13.9 km
Bus Stops
- Church Stretton Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SY66BJ · Data under Open Government Licence