SY6 — CHURCH STRETTON | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in SY6

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SY6 is £439,417, which is 39% above the Mid Wales average of £315,596.

Properties in SY6 cost 53.1% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SY6 have fallen 11.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£555,824	159
Semi-detached	£302,061	60
Terraced	£269,310	20
Flat	£135,953	46
All types	£439,417	312

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in SY6

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SY6 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

1.6 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.9 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in SY6

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SY6 has 4 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Church Preen Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
St Lawrence CofE Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Rushbury CofE Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Church Stretton School	Secondary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

332,455

Population

Median Age

26%

Owner-Occupied

71%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

26.0%

Private rent

15.0%

Social rent

13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in SY6 are 150.0 Mbps, with 93% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 56% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

150.0 Mbps

Avg Download

27.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

73%

Superfast Coverage

31%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SY6 is collected by Shrewsbury Council. The Band D rate is £2,370/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

SY6 — CHURCH STRETTON

Area Summary

SY6 (CHURCH STRETTON) offers above-average property prices (£439,417, 53% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 4 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (150 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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SY5

SHREWSBURY

£393K

▼ 3.0% YoY

SY7

CRAVEN ARMS

£384K

▲ 5.8% YoY

SY8

LUDLOW

£344K

▼ 3.9% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in SY6?

The average house price in SY6 (CHURCH STRETTON) is £439,417, based on 312 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 53% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 11.1% over the past year.

Is SY6 a safe area to live?

Crime in SY6 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (1.6 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in SY6?

There are 4 schools in or near SY6. 50% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in SY6?

Council tax in SY6 is collected by Shrewsbury Council. The Band D rate is £2,370 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in SY6?

The average broadband download speed in SY6 is 150 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 73% of premises, ultrafast to 31%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in SY6 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 26% of homes in SY6 are owner-occupied. 15% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 332,455.