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Church Stretton and Craven Arms

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 42 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 £43,707 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
42
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
12.5%
Connectivity
N/A

All postcodes in Church Stretton and Craven Arms

SY79ND

Corvedale Road

SY79NP

Craven Arms & Broadstone

SY79NW

Market Street

SY79PE

School Road

SY79PH

Newton Street

SY79PJ

Dale Street

SY79PT

Norton View

SY79QW

Brook Road

SY79RS

Market Street

SY66AL

Cunnery Road

SY67AP

The Meadows

SY66AF

Cunnery Road

SY78NU

Aston Hill Road

SY66EQ

High Street

SY66HA

High Street

SY70PF

Mocktree Turnpike

SY77BY

Callow Hill Road

SY78DX

Watling Street

SY78HG

Long Lane

SY79JQ

Craven Arms & Broadstone

SY79QX

The Crescent

SY79NJ

Corvedale Road

SY66AE

Bodbury Close

SY66AS

Brooksbury

SY66EX

High Street

SY66PL

Church Stretton

SY67WF

Callow Hill Road

SY77BU

Callow Hill Road

SY78HJ

Basford Bank

SY79BB

Craven Arms & Broadstone

SY79BF

Chestnut Avenue

SY79EG

Aldon View

SY79QE

Whitemeadow Close

SY79QG

Whitemeadow Close

SY79QH

Whitemeadow Close

SY66BN

Beaumont Road

SY66PP

Church Stretton

SY67AY

Oaks Drive

SY70NU

Clun & Bucknell

SY78BS

Roman Fold

SY78HR

Clun & Bucknell

SY79AX

Back Lane

SY79PU

Newington Way

SY66HW

Heighways Lane

SY66RF

Crown Close

SY67AS

Alison Road

SY79AA

Clun Road

SY79AF

Sycamore Close

SY79EH

Stokesay Close

SY79EJ

Discovery Close

SY79NB

Newington Way

SY66DG

Cunnery Road

SY66BH

Easthope Road

SY66HG

Farm Lane

SY66JN

Church Stretton

SY78BT

Long Lane

SY78DQ

Greene Close

SY78EN

Mill Street

SY78ER

Clun & Bucknell

SY79BA

Craven Arms & Broadstone

SY79NY

Dale Street

SY79QL

Ludlow Road

SY79RP

Ash Close

SY67AJ

Clive Avenue

SY66AP

Ludlow Road

SY66DS

Burway Road

SY66EF

Central Avenue

SY66ET

Kennedy Close

SY66EU

High Street

SY66JQ

Madeira Walk

SY66QD

Clun & Bucknell

SY66RG

Church Stretton

SY67AA

Sandford Avenue

SY67BY

Chelmick Close

SY79AN

Craven Arms & Broadstone

SY78BZ

Watling Street

SY79AB

Clun Road

SY79BL

Green Lane

SY79BS

Corvedale Road

SY79PS

Newington Way

SY79QQ

Whitemeadow Close

SY66QB

Clun & Bucknell

SY66RN

Clun & Bucknell

SY66JZ

Castle Hill

SY66AU

Lutwyche Road

SY66DR

Woodcote Edge

SY66DX

Ludlow Road

SY66EY

High Street

SY66HS

Starr Lane

SY66HX

Longmynd Place

SY66JR

Church Stretton

SY77BP

Callow Hill Road

SY78DJ

Lower Lane

SY78EH

Broome Road

SY78EY

Mill Street

SY78HT

Clun & Bucknell

SY79AW

Allcroft Close

SY79BG

Green Lane

SY79PG

Newton

SY79RU

Ludlow Road