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SY6

CHURCH STRETTON

Mid Wales, Wales, England

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SY6 is the postcode district for CHURCH STRETTON, located in Mid Wales, Wales.

Avg price £439,417
1yr change ▼ 11.1%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£439,417

▼ 11.1% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

53% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

4 schools

Broadband Speed

150 Mbps

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.

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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

£399K £416K £434K £451K £468K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

2

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

332,455

Population

67

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.

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150.0 Mbps

Avg Download

27.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

73%

Superfast Coverage

31%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about SY6 CHURCH STRETTON

What is the average house price in SY6 CHURCH STRETTON?
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 CHURCH STRETTON 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 is the population of SY6 CHURCH STRETTON?
The population of SY6 (CHURCH STRETTON) is approximately 332,455 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 26% of homes are owner-occupied, 15% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in SY6 CHURCH STRETTON?
There are 4 schools in or near SY6. 50% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

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