Sycamore Close is in Craven Arms and in South Shropshire district. SY7 9AF 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 2004-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sycamore Close, Craven Arms, SY7 9AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY7 9BF, SY7 9AE, SY7 9RW, SY7 9LX, SY7 9AA, SY7 9RQ, SY7 9AD, SY7 9QS, SY7 9RH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SY7 9AF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.3% | 51.5% | -1.8% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 46.7% | 48.5% | 1.8% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.8% | 28.3% | -2.5% | 37.9% | -9.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.5% | 45.3% | -0.2% | 44.2% | 1.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 11.2% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 11.1% | 13.3% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 7.2% |
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 | 39.8% | 40.7% | 0.9% | 48.4% | -7.7% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 34% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 20.5% | 16.8% | -3.7% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 5.8% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.1% | 20.8% | -5.3% | 18.2% | 2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 9.3% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 13.9% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 9.9% | 7.8% | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 17.9% | 5.0% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.2% | 23.2% | -1.0% | 33.8% | -10.6% |
| Other | 7.1% | 5.1% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 98.9% | 96% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
In this area, 91.9% 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 | 94.3% | 91.9% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 3.8% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.3% | 91.9% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 4.9% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0.7% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.1% | 76.7% | -11.6% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 29.1% | 13.5% | 15.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.1% | 37.2% | -5.1% |
| Christian | 59% | 46.2% | 12.8% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sycamore Close was 60.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.9% higher than the Church Stretton and Craven Arms average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sycamore Close has the 9th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Church Stretton and Craven Arms and the 314th highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Sycamore Close, Craven Arms, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £109,480 | 2024-11-01 | £111,301 |
| 31 Sycamore Close, Craven Arms, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £243,000 | 2024-09-09 | £253,305 |
| 40 Sycamore Close, Craven Arms, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-08-04 | £338,185 |
| 9 Sycamore Close, Craven Arms, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2022-02-01 | £126,213 |
| 1 Sycamore Close, Craven Arms, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £112,375 | 2021-09-30 | £132,830 |
SY7 9AF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 SY7 9AF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 159 |
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stokesay Primary School Market Street , SY7 9NW | 2out of 4 | 1,045 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wistanstow CofE Primary School Wistanstow , SY7 8DQ | 3out of 4 | 3,137 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Onny CofE (A) Primary School Onibury , SY7 9AW | 2out of 4 | 5,159 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| A49 Coffee Stop | The Craven Centre, Shrewsbury Road | 649 yd | |
| Laila's Cafe | Unit 6, The Craven Centre | 649 yd | |
| Delves Subway Ltd | Unit 4, The Craven Centre | 649 yd | |
| The Station Cafe | 42 Shrewsbury Road, Craven Arms | 759 yd | |
| Home Instead | 3 Corvedale Road, Craven Arms | 792 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Stables | Dale Street, Craven Arms | 815 yd | |
| Stokesay Arms Limited | School Road, Craven Arms | 939 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | Unit 1, The Craven Centre | 649 yd | |
| Route 49 | Station Court, 44 Shrewsbury Road | 759 yd | |
| Taste N Eat | Taste And Eat, 8 Corvedale Road | 803 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuffins | Delves & Co Ltd, The Craven Centre | 649 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Craven Arms Sports Field Shrewsbury Road | grass pitches | 825 yd |
| Community Arts Sports Craven Arms (Casca) SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND NEWINGTON WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 898 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.4% |
| 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.