SY6 6BD is a sought-after residential area located 0.3km 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 6BD is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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 6BD are sourced from Output Area E00147674 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SY6 6BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SY6 6BD.
202
49
£ 44,500 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SY6 6BD has a significant social housing presence — 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY6 6BD. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SY6 6BD 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.
school Local Schools
St Lawrence CofE Primary School
Church Stretton School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Applegreen Longmynd Service Station0.3 km
- Newsworld Sandford Hardware0.1 km
- Chocolate Haven0.1 km
- Entertaining Elephants0.3 km
- Co-Op Foodstore0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Brookfields Guest House0.4 km
- Ragleth House0.4 km
- Longmynd House0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Costa @ Applegreen Service Station0.3 km
- Hollybush Cafe0.3 km
- Mayfair Health Wellbeing Centre Menu0.2 km
- The Bakehouse0.3 km
- Berry's Coffee House0.2 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Family Shopper0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Best Pizza & Kebab House0.1 km
- Church Stretton Fish Bar0.3 km
- New Ruby0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Bucks Head0.3 km
- Kings Arms0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Church Stretton0.3 km
- Craven Arms11.0 km
- Broome14.1 km
Bus Stops
- Church Stretton Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SY66BD · Data under Open Government Licence