SY6 6BU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on High Street, 0.1km from Church Stretton in Church Stretton. Administratively it sits within Church Stretton and Craven Arms ward and the Ludlow constituency.
Within the SY6 district, this postcode is characterised by a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 51 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SY6 6BU are sourced from Output Area E00147679 (shared with 38 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, SY6 6BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, SY6 6BU.
266
51
£ 44,500 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SY6 6BU represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 53% owner-occupation and average age 51, SY6 6BU has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY6 6BU. The average age is 51.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 6BU has low crime rates — 17 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 Station0.4 km
- Newsworld Sandford Hardware0.1 km
- Chocolate Haven0.2 km
- Entertaining Elephants0.1 km
- Co-Op Foodstore0.1 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Brookfields Guest House0.6 km
- Ragleth House0.2 km
- Longmynd House0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Costa @ Applegreen Service Station0.4 km
- Hollybush Cafe0.0 km
- Mayfair Health Wellbeing Centre Menu0.2 km
- The Bakehouse0.1 km
- Berry's Coffee House0.0 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Family Shopper0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Best Pizza & Kebab House0.2 km
- Church Stretton Fish Bar0.1 km
- New Ruby0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Bucks Head0.1 km
- Kings Arms0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Church Stretton0.4 km
- Craven Arms10.9 km
- Broome13.9 km
Bus Stops
- Church Stretton Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SY66BU · Data under Open Government Licence