SY6 6DS is a sought-after residential area on Longhills Road, 0.1km from Ashbrook in Church Stretton. Administratively it sits within Church Stretton and Craven Arms ward and the Ludlow constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SY6, SY6 6DS offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 54 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 85% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £630k, up 10.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SY6 6DS are sourced from Output Area E00147671 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LONGHILLS ROAD, SY6 6DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONGHILLS ROAD, SY6 6DS.
250
54
£ 44,500 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SY6 6DS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SY6 6DS combines high owner-occupation (85%), strong property values (£630k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 10.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY6 6DS. The average age is 54.2. 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, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 474,000
18 sales · Mean £ 506,580
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SY6 6DS has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. 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 Station0.7 km
- Newsworld Sandford Hardware0.4 km
- Chocolate Haven0.5 km
- Entertaining Elephants0.4 km
- Co-Op Foodstore0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Brookfields Guest House0.8 km
- Ragleth House0.6 km
- Longmynd House0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Costa @ Applegreen Service Station0.7 km
- Hollybush Cafe0.3 km
- Mayfair Health Wellbeing Centre Menu0.5 km
- The Bakehouse0.4 km
- Berry's Coffee House0.3 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Family Shopper0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Best Pizza & Kebab House0.5 km
- Church Stretton Fish Bar0.4 km
- New Ruby0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Bucks Head0.4 km
- Kings Arms0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Church Stretton0.7 km
- Craven Arms11.2 km
- Broome14.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SY66DS · Data under Open Government Licence