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.
On average Church Stretton and Craven Arms has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 43 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).
Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £363,500 in Church Stretton and Craven Arms area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £1,010,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 54 | £540,000 |
| Flats | 14 | £113,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £335,000 |
| Terraced | 17 | £180,000 |
10 years price trend in Church Stretton and Craven Arms
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Callow Hill Road
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Watling Street
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Long Lane
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Aston Hill Road
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Craven Arms & Broadstone
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Corvedale Road
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The Crescent
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Craven Arms & Broadstone
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Bodbury Close
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Brooksbury
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High Street
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Church Stretton
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Callow Hill Road
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Callow Hill Road
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Basford Bank
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Chestnut Avenue
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Aldon View
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Whitemeadow Close
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Whitemeadow Close
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Beaumont Road
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Church Stretton
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Oaks Drive
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Clun & Bucknell
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Roman Fold
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Clun & Bucknell
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Back Lane
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Newington Way
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Whitemeadow Close
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Heighways Lane
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Clun Road
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Crown Close
SY67AS
Alison Road
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Sycamore Close
SY79EH
Stokesay Close
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Discovery Close
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Newington Way
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Easthope Road
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Cunnery Road
SY66HG
Farm Lane
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Church Stretton
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Long Lane
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Greene Close
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Mill Street
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Clun & Bucknell
SY79BA
Craven Arms & Broadstone
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Dale Street
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Ludlow Road
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Ash Close
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Ludlow Road
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Burway Road
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Central Avenue
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Kennedy Close
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High Street
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Madeira Walk
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Clun & Bucknell
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Church Stretton
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Sandford Avenue
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Clive Avenue
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Chelmick Close
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Watling Street
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Clun Road
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Craven Arms & Broadstone
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Green Lane
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Corvedale Road
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Newington Way
SY79QQ
Whitemeadow Close
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Clun & Bucknell
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Lutwyche Road
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Woodcote Edge
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Ludlow Road
SY66EY
High Street
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Starr Lane
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Longmynd Place
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Church Stretton
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Castle Hill
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Clun & Bucknell
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Callow Hill Road
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Lower Lane
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Broome Road
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Mill Street
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Clun & Bucknell
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Allcroft Close
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Green Lane
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Newton
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Ludlow Road
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Ludlow Road
SY66AZ
Central Avenue
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Ludlow Road
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Beaumont Road
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Swain's Meadow
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Church Stretton
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Ludlow Road
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Crossways
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Clive Avenue
SY78DR
Clun & Bucknell
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Clun & Bucknell
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Craven Arms & Broadstone
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Green Lane
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Church Stretton
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Shrewsbury Road
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.