SY6 6DB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on High Street, 0.1km from Church Stretton in Church Stretton. Administratively it sits within Church Stretton and Craven Arms ward and the Ludlow constituency.
Day-to-day life in SY6 6DB has the character of a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SY6 6DB are sourced from Output Area E00147679 (shared with 38 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, SY6 6DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, SY6 6DB.
266
51
£ 44,500 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SY6 6DB 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 6DB 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 6DB. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SY6 6DB has low crime rates — 22 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 Station0.4 km
- Newsworld Sandford Hardware0.2 km
- Chocolate Haven0.3 km
- Entertaining Elephants0.0 km
- Co-Op Foodstore0.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Brookfields Guest House0.7 km
- Ragleth House0.1 km
- Longmynd House0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Costa @ Applegreen Service Station0.4 km
- Hollybush Cafe0.1 km
- Mayfair Health Wellbeing Centre Menu0.2 km
- The Bakehouse0.0 km
- Berry's Coffee House0.1 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Family Shopper0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Best Pizza & Kebab House0.3 km
- Church Stretton Fish Bar0.0 km
- New Ruby0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Bucks Head0.0 km
- Kings Arms0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Church Stretton0.4 km
- Craven Arms10.8 km
- Broome13.8 km
Bus Stops
- Church Stretton Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SY66DB · Data under Open Government Licence