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Clun & Bucknell

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About

Clun is a small town situated in the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, centred around a Norman castle and the River Clun. The surrounding landscape is characterised by rolling hills and sheep farming, with the long-distance Offa's Dyke Path passing nearby. The local economy is primarily based on agriculture and supporting services, with a quiet pace of life that reflects its rural setting.

A few miles to the east, Bucknell lies closer to the Welsh border along the River Redlake and the main A4113 road. It functions as a local service village for the surrounding farms, with a notable railway station on the Heart of Wales Line. The area's history is visibly marked by ancient hillforts that crown the surrounding ridges, silent reminders of its strategic past.

Area overview

On average Clun & Bucknell has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Clun & Bucknell is £49,108 per year. There are 7 schools in Clun & Bucknell: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Clun & Bucknell is home to around 6,106 people, with a population density of about 17.9 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
28
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
4.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Clun & Bucknell Population
6,106
Population density
17.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.38(-57%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.93(-65%)
Other theft
3.44(-40%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.28(-54%)
Burglary
2.95(-27%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,810
95.15%
Other White
130
2.13%
Irish
28
0.46%
White and Asian (mixed)
21
0.34%
Other Asian
21
0.34%
Total population: 6,106

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,977
36.88%
No qualifications
853
15.91%
Level 3 (A level)
844
15.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
760
14.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
443
8.26%
Total 16+ residents: 5,361

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,627
59.36%
Owns with a mortgage
440
16.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
370
13.5%
Other social rented
161
5.87%
Other forms of private rent
103
3.76%
Total households: 2,741

Property prices in Clun & Bucknell

Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £369,250 in Clun & Bucknell area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £840,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Clun & Bucknell 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 Clun & Bucknell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached36£435,000
Flats1£310,000
Semi-Detached12£319,750
Terraced5£245,000

10 years median price trend in Clun & Bucknell

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clun & Bucknell.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.