Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

SY6 6AN House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-09 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

271

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Avg Age

57

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Avg Income

£ 44,500 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SY6 6AN 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.

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10/10
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7/10
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3/10
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4/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 91% owner-occupation and an average age of 57, SY6 6AN is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — reflects the demand.

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

SY6 6AN is a sought-after residential area located 0.8km from All Stretton in Shropshire. Administratively it sits within Church Stretton and Craven Arms ward and the Ludlow constituency.

For serious buyers, SY6 6AN is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Average age 57 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 91% 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 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SY6 6AN are sourced from Output Area E00147677 (shared with 21 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 6AN. The average age is 57.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)

SY6 6AN has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are public order and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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Violence and sexual offences1

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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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Yew Tree Inn0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Church Stretton Golf Club0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Church Stretton1.5 km
  • Craven Arms12.2 km
  • Broome15.2 km