Batch Valley is in All Stretton, Church Stretton and in South Shropshire district. SY6 6JR is located in the Church Stretton and Craven Arms electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ludlow. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Batch Valley, All Stretton, Church Stretton, SY6 6JR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY6 6JS, SY6 6HF, SY6 6JT, SY6 6HQ, SY6 6HG, SY6 6HS, SY6 6HL, SY6 6HH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SY6 6JR has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 47.8% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 50% | 52.2% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SY6 6JR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 18.5% | 18.5% | 0.0% | 37.9% | -19.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.3% | 64.2% | -1.1% | 44.2% | 20.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 5.5% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 8.7% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.1% | 40.1% | -5.0% | 48.4% | -8.3% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 43.8% | 8.0% | 33.6% | 10.2% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 12.5% | -3.8% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around SY6 6JR this area, 6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 55.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.5% | 6% | -8.5% | 18.2% | -12.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.7% | 6.7% | -1.0% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 13.9% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 13.1% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.4% | 55.2% | 10.8% | 33.8% | 21.4% |
| Other | 5.2% | 1.2% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 98.3% | 97.4% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 96.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.4% | 96.7% | 2.3% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 96.7% | 2.3% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0.4% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86% | 76.7% | 9.3% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.1% | 13.5% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.2% | 37.2% | 4.0% |
| Christian | 52.9% | 46.2% | 6.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Batch Valley was 29.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.8% lower than the Church Stretton and Craven Arms average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Batch Valley has the 19th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Church Stretton and Craven Arms and the 362nd lowest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.6%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applecroft Batch Valley, Church Stretton, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £737,500 | 2024-06-28 | £779,274 |
| Hazel Coppice Batch Valley, Church Stretton, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2017-08-14 | £678,462 |
| Grove Cottage Batch Valley, Church Stretton, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2016-10-10 | £736,867 |
| Applecroft Batch Valley, Church Stretton, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2012-10-29 | £778,009 |
| Paroma Batch Valley, Church Stretton, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2007-07-13 | £579,194 |
SY6 6JR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SY6 6JR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in SY6 6JR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 51% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 128 |
| Full-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Lawrence CofE Primary School Shrewsbury Road , SY6 6EX | 3out of 4 | 1,314 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Stretton School Shrewsbury Road , SY6 6EX | 3out of 4 | 1,203 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yew Tree Inn | All Stretton, Church Stretton | 246 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 53.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.