SY6 6BW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Sandford Avenue, 0.1km from Church Stretton in Church Stretton. Administratively it sits within Church Stretton and Craven Arms ward and the Ludlow constituency.
The people who live in SY6 6BW are typical of a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 51 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation.
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 6BW are sourced from Output Area E00147679 (shared with 38 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SANDFORD AVENUE, SY6 6BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SANDFORD AVENUE, SY6 6BW.
266
51
£ 44,500 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SY6 6BW 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SY6 6BW's 53% ownership and 51-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY6 6BW. 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
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SY6 6BW 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 Station0.3 km
- Newsworld Sandford Hardware0.1 km
- Chocolate Haven0.1 km
- Entertaining Elephants0.1 km
- Co-Op Foodstore0.1 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 Station0.3 km
- Hollybush Cafe0.1 km
- Mayfair Health Wellbeing Centre Menu0.2 km
- The Bakehouse0.2 km
- Berry's Coffee House0.1 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Family Shopper0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Best Pizza & Kebab House0.1 km
- Church Stretton Fish Bar0.1 km
- New Ruby0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Bucks Head0.1 km
- Kings Arms0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Church Stretton0.3 km
- Craven Arms11.0 km
- Broome14.0 km
Bus Stops
- Church Stretton Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SY66BW · Data under Open Government Licence