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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

SY77BY

Callow Hill Road

SY78DX

Watling Street

SY78HG

Long Lane

SY78NU

Aston Hill Road

SY79JQ

Craven Arms & Broadstone

SY79NJ

Corvedale Road

SY79QX

The Crescent

SY79BB

Craven Arms & Broadstone

SY66AE

Bodbury Close

SY66AS

Brooksbury

SY66EX

High Street

SY66PL

Church Stretton

SY67WF

Callow Hill Road

SY77BU

Callow Hill Road

SY78HJ

Basford Bank

SY79BF

Chestnut Avenue

SY79EG

Aldon View

SY79QE

Whitemeadow Close

SY79QG

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

SY79QH

Whitemeadow Close

SY66HW

Heighways Lane

SY79AA

Clun Road

SY66RF

Crown Close

SY67AS

Alison Road

SY79AF

Sycamore Close

SY79EH

Stokesay Close

SY79EJ

Discovery Close

SY79NB

Newington Way

SY66BH

Easthope Road

SY66DG

Cunnery 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

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

SY67AJ

Clive Avenue

SY67BY

Chelmick Close

SY78BZ

Watling Street

SY79AB

Clun Road

SY79AN

Craven Arms & Broadstone

SY79BL

Green Lane

SY79BS

Corvedale Road

SY79PS

Newington Way

SY79QQ

Whitemeadow Close

SY66RN

Clun & Bucknell

SY66AU

Lutwyche Road

SY66DR

Woodcote Edge

SY66DX

Ludlow Road

SY66EY

High Street

SY66HS

Starr Lane

SY66HX

Longmynd Place

SY66JR

Church Stretton

SY66JZ

Castle Hill

SY66QB

Clun & Bucknell

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

SY66AB

Ludlow Road

SY66AZ

Central Avenue

SY66DD

Ludlow Road

SY66DT

Beaumont Road

SY66HT

Swain's Meadow

SY66PS

Church Stretton

SY66RA

Ludlow Road

SY67BJ

Crossways

SY67ER

Clive Avenue

SY78DR

Clun & Bucknell

SY78EX

Clun & Bucknell

SY79BD

Craven Arms & Broadstone

SY79BJ

Green Lane

SY67AZ

Church Stretton

SY66AN

Shrewsbury Road

Data Sources

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