Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

CROWN COTTAGES, SY6 6AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROWN COTTAGES, SY6 6AU.

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Population

202

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 44,500 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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4/10
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3/10
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2/10
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6/10
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4/10
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5/10
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3/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 39% of tenure in SY6 6AU — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

SY6 6AU is a sought-after residential area on Crown Cottages, 0.2km from Church Stretton in Church Stretton. Administratively it sits within Church Stretton and Craven Arms ward and the Ludlow constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SY6 6AU is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SY6 6AU are sourced from Output Area E00147674 (shared with 7 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 6AU. The average age is 49.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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

SY6 6AU has low crime rates — 13 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 theft8
Public order5
Anti-social behaviour4
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 Hardware0.1 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 House0.4 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 Bakehouse0.3 km
  • Berry's Coffee House0.2 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Family Shopper0.2 km
fastfood

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 Arms0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Church Stretton0.4 km
  • Craven Arms11.1 km
  • Broome14.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Church Stretton Rail Station0.3 km