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 101 recent sales, the median property price is £362,000 in Church Stretton and Craven Arms area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £1,010,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 53 | £545,000 |
| 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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Longhills Road
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Farm Lane
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Clun & Bucknell
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Sandford Avenue
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Gorse Lane
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Craven Arms & Broadstone
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Turners Hill Road
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Craven Arms & Broadstone
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Craven Arms & Broadstone
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Mayfield Avenue
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Callow Hill Road
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Meadow Road
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Ludlow Road
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Bur Way
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Brooksbury
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High Street
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Crossways
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Church Stretton
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Clun & Bucknell
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Clun & Bucknell
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Chestnut Avenue
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Corvedale Road
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Dodds Lane
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Fairfield Close
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Farm Lane
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Street Meadow
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Carding Mill Valley
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Carding Mill Valley
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Shrewsbury Road
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Ludlow Road
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Hazler Crescent
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Jack Harvey Drive
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Farm Lane
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Clun & Bucknell
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Clun & Bucknell
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Whitemeadow Close
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Craven Arms & Broadstone
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Market Street
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Corvedale Road
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Lambeth Close
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Clun Road
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Newington Way
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Oaks Road
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Ludlow Road
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Churchway
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High Street
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Heighways Lane
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Carding Mill Valley
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Castle Hill
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Cunnery Road
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Crown Close
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Crossways
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Basford Bank
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Callow Hill Road
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Corvedale Road
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Newton
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Craven Arms & Broadstone
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Station Crescent
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Cunnery Road
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Essex Road
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Burway Road
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Castle Hill
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Sandford Avenue
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Chelmick Drive
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Grove Drive
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Craven Arms Road
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Craven Arms Road
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Watling Street
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Whitemeadow Close
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Corvedale Road
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Shrewsbury Road
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Churchway
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High Street
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High Street
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Clun & Bucknell
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Greene Close
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Craven Arms Road
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Lutwyche Road
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Farm Lane
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Sandford Drive
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Oakland Park
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Clun & Bucknell
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Clun & Bucknell
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Brook Road
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Craven Arms & Broadstone
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Coppice Drive
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Callow Hill Road
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Essex Road
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Willow Meadow
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Essex Road
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Shrewsbury Road
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Burway Road
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Church Stretton
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Alison Drive
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Leasowes Close
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Snatchfields Lane
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Watling Street
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Clun Road
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Market Street
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Corvedale Road
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.