Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

SY6 6DT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SY6 6DT.

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Population

240

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 44,500 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SY6 6DT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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3/10
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3/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

SY6 6DT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 43% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

SY6 6DT is a sought-after residential area located 0.2km 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 6DT has the character of these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SY6 6DT are sourced from Output Area E00147676 (shared with 12 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 6DT. The average age is 40.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

SY6 6DT has low crime rates — 12 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 theft7
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order5
Criminal damage and arson4

school Local Schools

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St Lawrence CofE Primary School

Good263 pupils0.6 km
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Church Stretton School

Good546 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Applegreen Longmynd Service Station0.3 km
  • Newsworld Sandford Hardware0.0 km
  • Chocolate Haven0.1 km
  • Entertaining Elephants0.2 km
  • Co-Op Foodstore0.2 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Brookfields Guest House0.5 km
  • Ragleth House0.3 km
  • Longmynd House0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Costa @ Applegreen Service Station0.3 km
  • Hollybush Cafe0.2 km
  • Mayfair Health Wellbeing Centre Menu0.2 km
  • The Bakehouse0.2 km
  • Berry's Coffee House0.1 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Family Shopper0.1 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Best Pizza & Kebab House0.1 km
  • Church Stretton Fish Bar0.2 km
  • New Ruby0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Bucks Head0.2 km
  • Kings Arms0.3 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