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About

Churchstoke ward occupies the northeastern corner of Powys, bordering Shropshire in England. The landscape is defined by rolling farmland and the steep, wooded slopes of the Stiperstones to the north. The area is primarily agricultural, with scattered farms and small settlements like Church Stoke itself and Hyssington. The River Camlad flows through the ward, marking part of the historic boundary between Wales and England.

A notable feature is the Mitchell's Fold stone circle, a prehistoric monument situated on the high moorland. The Offa's Dyke Path long-distance trail runs along the eastern edge, following the ancient earthwork. The local economy centres on farming and some tourism related to the walking routes and historical sites. The area maintains a quiet, rural character distinct from the more mountainous regions of central Powys.

Area overview

On average Churchstoke has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 10.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Churchstoke is £46,402 per year. Churchstoke is home to around 1,740 people, with a population density of about 34.7 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
10.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Churchstoke Population
1,740
Population density
34.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.67(-51%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.17(-30%)
Other theft
4.02(-12%)
Other crime
3.45(+64%)
Burglary
3.45(+47%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,670
95.87%
Other White
43
2.47%
White and Asian (mixed)
7
0.4%
Other
5
0.29%
Other Asian
4
0.23%
Total population: 1,742

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
454
30.23%
No qualifications
272
18.11%
Level 3 (A level)
256
17.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
237
15.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
138
9.19%
Total 16+ residents: 1,502

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
408
55.59%
Owns with a mortgage
132
17.98%
Private landlord or letting agency
65
8.86%
Social rents from council
51
6.95%
Other social rented
48
6.54%
Total households: 734

Property prices in Churchstoke

Median price£289,500
Price per sq ft£267
Sales (last 12 months)12
Typical range (middle 50%)£212K – £348K

Based on 12 recent sales, the median property price is £289,500 (about £267 per square foot) in Churchstoke area, with individual transactions ranging from £142,500 up to £400,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Churchstoke over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£328,637£281
Semi-Detached2£179,000£224
Terraced1£142,500£282

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Churchstoke

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Churchstoke.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£265,000
2017£265,000£245,000
2018£253,500£157,000
2019£335,000£157,000
2020£295,000£140,000
2021£327,500£199,850
2022£353,750£256,250
2023£311,500£288,500
2024£450,000£263,750
2025£334,319£232,000
2026£400,000£178,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Churchstoke.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Churchstoke.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£167
2017£191£208
2018£209
2019£204
2020£192
2021£238£202
2022£252£194
2023£291
2024£278£206
2025£267£204
2026£320£243
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Churchstoke.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Churchstoke in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Churchstoke

Is Churchstoke safe?

Churchstoke records about 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Churchstoke?

The median sale price in Churchstoke is £289,500 (about £267 per square foot) based on 12 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Churchstoke?

Churchstoke scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Churchstoke sits around rank 1,047 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Churchstoke?

The average household income in Churchstoke is around £46,402 per year, and 11% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Churchstoke?

Churchstoke is represented by 1 elected councillor: Danny Bebb (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.