Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

CHURCH STREET, SY6 6DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH STREET, SY6 6DH.

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Population

266

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Avg Age

51

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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: SY6 6DH 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.

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6/10
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3/10
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3/10
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4/10
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6/10
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5/10
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5/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 53% owner-occupation and average age 51, SY6 6DH has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £353k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 32.6% year-on-year.

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

SY6 6DH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Church Street, 0.1km from Cunnery in Church Stretton. Administratively it sits within Church Stretton and Craven Arms ward and the Ludlow constituency.

Within the SY6 district, this postcode is characterised by a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 51 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £353k, down 32.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SY6 6DH are sourced from Output Area E00147679 (shared with 38 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 6DH. 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

White / British94.0%
Asian / British Asian3.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 306,000

6 sales · Mean £ 290,250

Detached

£ 372,500

5 sales · Mean £ 402,900

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SY6 6DH 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.

Violence and sexual offences12
Other theft6
Burglary6
Public order5
Anti-social behaviour4

school Local Schools

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St Lawrence CofE Primary School

Good263 pupils0.9 km
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Church Stretton School

Good546 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Applegreen Longmynd Service Station0.4 km
  • Newsworld Sandford Hardware0.3 km
  • Chocolate Haven0.3 km
  • Entertaining Elephants0.1 km
  • Co-Op Foodstore0.1 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Brookfields Guest House0.7 km
  • Ragleth House0.1 km
  • Longmynd House0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Costa @ Applegreen Service Station0.4 km
  • Hollybush Cafe0.2 km
  • Mayfair Health Wellbeing Centre Menu0.2 km
  • The Bakehouse0.1 km
  • Berry's Coffee House0.2 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Family Shopper0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Best Pizza & Kebab House0.3 km
  • Church Stretton Fish Bar0.1 km
  • New Ruby0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Bucks Head0.1 km
  • Kings Arms0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Church Stretton0.4 km
  • Craven Arms10.8 km
  • Broome13.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Church Stretton Rail Station0.4 km