Welcome to Church Stretton
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Church Stretton is a market town in Shropshire, England, 13 miles (21 km) south of Shrewsbury and 15 miles (24 km) north of Ludlow. The population in 2011 was 4,671. The town was nicknamed Little Switzerland in the late Victorian and Edwardian period for its landscape, and became a health resort. The local geology includes some of the oldest rocks in England and a notable fault is named after the town. Today, Church Stretton is a busy market town in the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
3,132 hectares |
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Population |
4,595 (2021) |
Density |
147 people/km2 |
Mean age |
51.1 |
Ward |
Church Stretton and Craven Arms |
District |
Shropshire |
Postcodes |
SY6 |
ONS ID |
E04011244 |
Council
Contact details for Church Stretton Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Church Stretton Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Church Stretton Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Church Stretton Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Church Stretton Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Church Stretton Parish.
Local News
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Sandford Avenue, Church Stretton to be resurfaced
Published: 1st Feb 2024
Hosted and licensed by Shropshire Star
Church Stretton boutique set to host wedding fayre
Published: 21st Mar 2024
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Church Stretton Leisure Centre holding an open day
Published: 14th Feb 2024