Area Information for Aston Hill Road, Craven Arms Business Park, Craven Arms, SY7 8NU

Aston Hill Road in Craven Arms is in the West Midlands region of England. The postcode is within the Church Stretton and Craven Arms ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of South Shropshire. This page combines information for the address Aston Hill Road, Craven Arms Business Park, Craven Arms, SY7 8NU, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of SY7 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for SY7 8NU.

Basic Information

Area Type Small Town or Fringe Area
Local Authority Shropshire
Ward Church Stretton and Craven Arms
Constituency South Shropshire * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region West Midlands * Note that this refers to the Region, not the County of the same name
Country England

Housing Summary

There has been a total of one property sale in Aston Hill Road, SY7 8NU since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is detached houses, with the most common tenure being outright ownership. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Church Stretton and Craven Arms), and the West Mercia Police force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed in February 2025, when 3 crimes were reported within half a mile of SY7 8NU.

Nearby Services

StreetCheck lists many nearby services, for instance railway stations, GPs and schools. Here is just a selection...

More details and a full list are available on the Nearby tab

Broadband Summary

This postcode has support for Superfast broadband at one or more premises. That should allow for speeds of over 30Mbps. More details are available on the Broadband tab.

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Aston Hill Road, Craven Arms Business Park, Craven Arms, SY7 8NU is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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House Prices

We have found one property sale in Aston Hill Road since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This

This area contains a mixture of housing types, as detailed below. No single type of dwelling accounts for more than 50% of the dwellings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 109
Semi-Detached 66
Terraced 21
Flat (Purpose-Built) 22
Flat (Converted) 0
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 1
Residence in Commercial Building 1
Total 220
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of housing tenures, as detailed below. Across the UK, an average of 33% of households were owned outright, 29.7% were mortgaged/shared ownership, 17.5% were social housing, and 19.5% were privately rented at the last census.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 106
Owned with Mortgage 41
Shared Ownership 11
Rented: From Council 4
Rented: Other Social 26
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 25
Rented: Other 6
Rent Free 0
Total 219

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 80
Two People 92
Three People 23
Four People 16
Five People 7
Six People 1
Seven People 0
8+ People 1
Total 220

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Aston Hill Road, Craven Arms Business Park, Craven Arms consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 80
Family Household 135
Other Household 8
Total 223

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 90
Deprived In One Dimension 88
Deprived In Two Dimensions 35
Deprived In Three Dimensions 7
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 220

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in South Shropshire constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 49% male.

Gender
Male 217
Female 230
Total 447

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 26
5-9 29
10-14 15
15-19 18
20-24 19
25-29 22
30-34 25
35-39 20
40-44 24
45-49 15
50-54 24
55-59 20
60-64 28
65-69 32
70-74 40
75-79 36
80-84 24
85+ 31
Total 448

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode SY7 8NU does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 106
Married 170
Separated 7
Divorced 42
Widowed 50
Total 375

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 182
Good 152
Fair 75
Bad 26
Very Bad 12
Total 447

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 87
Apprenticeship 37
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 67
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 52
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 35
No GCSEs or Equivalent 78
Other 19
Total 375

Ethnic Group Embed This

This address (Aston Hill Road, Craven Arms Business Park, Craven Arms) can be considered less ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 96% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 429
Mixed Ethnicity 8
Indian 1
Pakistani 1
Chinese 1
Black African 6
Black Caribbean 1
Total 447

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 411
European Union 17
Rest of Europe 5
Africa 7
Middle East and Asia 3
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 3
British Overseas Territories 1
Total 447

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 411
10+ Years 22
5-10 Years 3
2-5 Years 8
Less Than 2 Years 3
Total 447

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to SY7 8NU.

Passport(s) Held
None 131
United Kingdom 293
Republic of Ireland 1
European Union 19
Rest of Europe 1
African Countries 1
North America or Caribbean 4
British Overseas Territories 0

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 143
Christian 263
Buddhist 0
Hindu 0
Jewish 0
Muslim 4
Sikh 0
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 36
Total 446

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Church Stretton and Craven Arms ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of retired residents - 43% of the resident population. On average, around 21.7% of census respondents were retired. This represents a significant increase since the 2011 census, where 13.8% were retired. This may be partly explained by the number of people aged 65 years and over increasing in the UK, and partially by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the workforce in the time leading up to the census.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 92
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 40
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 23
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 6
Unemployed 10
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 12
Retired 159
Looking After Home or Family 12
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 14
Other 5
Total 373

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 23
Professional Occupations 16
Associate Professional Occupations 18
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 8
Skilled Trades Occupations 24
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 28
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 17
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 11
Elementary Occupations 17
Total 162

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 31
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 75
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 47
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 58
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 19
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 65
Semi-Routine Occupation 48
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 23
Full-time Student 9
Total 375

Aston Hill Road, Craven Arms Business Park, Craven Arms, SY7 8NU is within the Church Stretton and Craven Arms policing neighbourhood, under the West Mercia Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In February 2025, 3 crimes were reported within half a mile of SY7 8NU.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 3 crimes committed near Aston Hill Road
Neighbourhood Team Address Church Stretton and Craven Arms
Force Website: https://www.westmercia.police.uk

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to SY7 8NU. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for SY7 8NU.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 8 closest railway stations to Aston Hill Road, Craven Arms Business Park, Craven Arms, SY7 8NU. The nearest railway station is Craven Arms, approximately 640 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Craven Arms 640 yards
Broome 2.4 miles
Hopton Heath 4.8 miles
Church Stretton 6.5 miles
Ludlow 7.5 miles
Bucknell 7.6 miles
Knighton 11 miles
Knucklas 13 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Aston Hill Road, Craven Arms Business Park, Craven Arms, SY7 8NU. The nearest is Stokesay Primary School, approximately 0.7 miles away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 4 closest secondary schools to Aston Hill Road, Craven Arms Business Park, Craven Arms, SY7 8NU. The nearest is Bedstone College, approximately 6.3 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Bedstone College 6.3 miles  
Ludlow Church of England School 6.8 miles February 2020
    
Church Stretton School 7 miles February 2019
    
The Community College, Bishop's Castle 7.1 miles June 2018
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 7 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Aston Hill Road, Craven Arms Business Park, Craven Arms, SY7 8NU. The nearest is Craven Arms Surgery, approximately 740 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 6 closest dentists to Aston Hill Road, Craven Arms Business Park, Craven Arms, SY7 8NU. The nearest is Dental Matters - Craven Arms, approximately 0.5 miles away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 2 closest hospitals to Aston Hill Road, Craven Arms Business Park, Craven Arms, SY7 8NU. The nearest is Bishop's Castle Community Hospital, approximately 7.4 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Bishop's Castle Community Hospital 7.4 miles
Ludlow Community Hospital 7.4 miles

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 9 closest opticians to Aston Hill Road, Craven Arms Business Park, Craven Arms, SY7 8NU. The nearest is Suzanne Floyd (Opticians), approximately 0.6 miles away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in SY7 8NU

This postcode has support for superfast broadband at one or more premises. Superfast broadband is generally taken to mean fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 30Mbps plus - more than enough for gaming, video calling, watching video and internet browsing. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? NoAvailability changes frequently, check major suppliers for changes.
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? NoAvailability changes frequently, check major suppliers for changes.
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 30Mbps+

Top Broadband Suppliers Back to Top

Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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