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Church Stretton and Craven Arms

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About

The Church Stretton and Craven Arms ward in Shropshire covers a mix of rural and semi-urban areas in the south of the county. Church Stretton, known as "Little Switzerland," lies within the Shropshire Hills AONB, offering scenic landscapes and outdoor activities. Craven Arms is a market town with transport links, including a railway station, and serves as a gateway to the surrounding countryside. The ward includes smaller villages like All Stretton and Little Stretton, which contribute to its rural character.

Agriculture and tourism play key roles in the local economy, with farms and small businesses supporting the community. The area features historic sites such as Stokesay Castle and the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre. Walking trails like the Shropshire Way and Long Mynd attract visitors. The ward has a mix of housing, from traditional cottages to modern developments, catering to both residents and second-home owners.

Area overview

On average Church Stretton and Craven Arms has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Church Stretton and Craven Arms is £43,708 per year. There are 5 schools in Church Stretton and Craven Arms: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
12.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Church Stretton and Craven Arms Population
8,932
Population density
86 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,312
93.03%
Other White
273
3.06%
Pakistani
68
0.76%
Irish
57
0.64%
Other Asian
42
0.47%
Total population: 8,935

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,218
53.3%
Owns with a mortgage
675
16.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
555
13.34%
Other social rented
481
11.56%
Other forms of private rent
115
2.76%
Total households: 4,161

Property prices in Church Stretton and Craven Arms

Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £345,000 in Church Stretton and Craven Arms area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £877,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Church Stretton and Craven Arms in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Church Stretton and Craven Arms over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached58£525,000
Flats18£111,750
Semi-Detached29£299,000
Terraced13£180,000

10 years median price trend in Church Stretton and Craven Arms

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Church Stretton and Craven Arms.

All postcodes in Church Stretton and Craven Arms

SY78PF

Stokewood Road

SY66DH

Church Street

SY66JL

High Street

SY67AQ

Hazler Road

SY67AX

Helmeth Road

SY67EG

The Meadows

SY78BW

Hopesay Hill Road

SY79FB

Carwood Way

SY79RE

Brook Road

SY66BZ

Queens Court

SY67AG

Caradoc Drive

SY67AR

Crossways

SY78BU

Long Lane

SY78DT

Clun & Bucknell

SY66DB

High Street

SY66BD

Lutwyche Road

SY66PZ

Clun & Bucknell

SY66QA

Clun & Bucknell

SY69AH

Callow Hill Road

SY70PG

Craven Arms & Broadstone

SY70PH

Craven Arms & Broadstone

SY78DH

Clun & Bucknell

SY78HH

Clun & Bucknell

SY78NT

Callow Hill Road

SY79JJ

Craven Arms & Broadstone

SY79PA

Dale Street

SY79QS

Clun Road

SY79RF

Brook Road

SY66BB

Lutwyche Close

SY66BG

Essex Road

SY66EB

High Street

SY66EL

Lawley Close

SY66HE

High Street

SY66HL

Farm Lane

SY70NT

Clun & Bucknell

SY78HD

Red Lane

SY79NE

Corvedale Road

SY79PW

Halford Crescent

SY66AR

Ascot Close

SY66HQ

Shrewsbury Road

SY66LA

Castle Hill

SY66PT

Church Stretton

SY66PW

Church Stretton

SY66WZ

Callow Hill Road

SY78DU

Aston Hill Road

SY79BU

Corvedale Road

SY79NR

Market Street

SY79RA

Coronation Road

SY79RJ

Maple Close

SY66BJ

St Dunstan Close

SY66DY

High Street

SY66EZ

Yeld Bank

SY66JJ

Stanyeld Road

SY67BE

Watling Street South

SY67BH

Jane Wood Drive

SY67BN

Poplar Drive

SY78DN

Long Length

SY79AL

Craven Arms & Broadstone

SY79AP

Back Lane

SY79EQ

Aldon View

SY79QZ

Mynd View

SY79RT

Station Crescent

SY66AX

Easthope Road

SY66PG

Crossways

SY67BU

Clive Avenue

SY77BL

Callow Hill Road

SY77DA

Craven Arms & Broadstone

SY78DP

Clun & Bucknell

SY78NR

Aston Hill Road

SY79AT

Back Lane

SY79BN

Allcroft Close

SY79LX

Roman Downs

SY79NQ

Corvedale Road

SY79RL

Brooklands Park

SY66BQ

Easthope Road

SY66DQ

Church Street

SY67BT

Snatchfields Lane

SY78EP

Clun & Bucknell

SY79BE

Craven Arms & Broadstone

SY79PL

Corvedale Road

SY79PN

Mynd View

SY79PY

Whitemeadow Close

SY66AD

Ludlow Road

SY66DF

Woodcote Edge

SY66JT

The Row

SY67AF

Hazler Road

SY67BW

Poplar Drive

SY78ET

Craven Arms Road

SY79AS

Craven Arms & Broadstone

SY79PQ

Newton Street

SY78EL

Mill Street

SY66AJ

Cunnery Road

SY66EN

Bodbury Close

SY66FD

Easthope Road

SY66PN

Crown Lane

SY66QZ

Cross Bank

SY66RJ

Gates Lane

SY66RQ

Clun & Bucknell

SY79BT

Corvedale Road

SY79DR

Back Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.