Town Pop. 3,270

Living in Church Stretton: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Church Stretton is 46/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, environment stands out most: 80/100 where the typical UK town scores 64/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 31/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That is the highest score of the 3 places in the SY6 postcode district. The SY6 district averages 39/100, putting Church Stretton 7 points above its own postcode area. Safety (93) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: SY6 postcode district.

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Church Stretton scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
56 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 87 crimes
↓ 20% below national average
Other theft 23 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 19 crimes
↓ 62% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↓ 46% below national average
Public order 11 crimes
↓ 48% below national average
other 31 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 19 crimes
  2. 2 Brooksbury 18 crimes
  3. 3 High Street 8 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
80
Air Quality NO₂ 3.2 · PM2.5 4.9 · PM10 7.7 µg/m³
82
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
25
2 schools in area
2Good
  • Church Stretton SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Lawrence CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
Healthcare
27
A&E departmentsRoyal Shrewsbury Hospital11.1 mi
Princess Royal Hospital16.7 mi
Russells Hall Hospital28.2 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,009 patients per GP
2dentists1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
31
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Shropshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
69.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
68.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 131 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
60
Employment rate43.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed43.8%Unemployed1.8%Retired44.7%Student2.6%Other inactive7.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.4%Skilled & technical35.2%Routine & elementary18.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13%Level 3 (A levels)15%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.8%Apprenticeship4.9%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership75.5%
Among the least-deprived 38% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
39
Council tax Shropshire · 2026-27
A £1,685
B £1,966
C £2,247
D £2,528
E £3,090
F £3,652
G £4,213
H £5,056
Energy South Wales region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
18
Church Stretton 0 mi
Craven Arms 6.7 mi
Broome 8.6 mi
J7 M54 15.1 mi
J7 M54 15.4 mi
J6 M54 16.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 9
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Ample 33
Takeaways Adequate 4
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £382,500 31
Detached £537,500 16
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Flat
£132k £304k £481k £653k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

All Stretton 46 1.1 mi away ⇄
Dorrington (Shropshire) 36 6.0 mi away ⇄
Easthope 0 6.4 mi away ⇄
Craven Arms 41 6.8 mi away ⇄
Acton Burnell 40 7.2 mi away ⇄
Snailbeach 32 7.4 mi away ⇄
Longden 36 7.9 mi away ⇄
Condover 37 8.0 mi away ⇄
Lythbank 36 8.3 mi away ⇄
Pontesbury 41 8.4 mi away ⇄
Minsterley 33 8.6 mi away ⇄
Bishop's Castle 35 8.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Church Stretton a nice place to live?

Church Stretton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Church Stretton is 46/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Church Stretton?

Church Stretton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 183 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Church Stretton?

Among the top-rated schools in Church Stretton are Church Stretton School and St Lawrence CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Church Stretton in total.

What are house prices like in Church Stretton?

The current median house price in Church Stretton is £382,500, around 34% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £537,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 5%. There were 31 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Church Stretton in context

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Postcode districts in Church Stretton

SY6 39 ⇄

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