Cardingmill Valley Ashbrook, Shropshire
1 address across 1 postcode (SY6), about 90 m long. USRN 36500950.
- Sales: 2 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £682,500 across 2 sales.
- Flood: 12 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band E; Band D in Shropshire costs £2,528 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Church Stretton, about 670 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 3.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 201 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Church Stretton Medical Centre, about 600 m (0.4 miles) away.
- People: About 250 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 85% of households owned their home and 58% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 7 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | £682,500 | £595,000 | £770,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Nov 2022 | ARDEN COTTAGE SY6 6JF | Detached | £595,000 | |
| 29 Sep 2022 | TRIESTE SY6 6JF | Detached | £770,000 |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Shropshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,528 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,685 | £1,966 | £2,247 | £2,528 | £3,090 | £3,652 | £4,214 | £5,056 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band E (22% of about 1,270 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Church Stretton (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Church Stretton Car Sales, Burway Road, Church Stretton: up to 10 homes, permissioned (370 m)
- Crown Carpets, Burway Road, Church Stretton: up to 10 homes, permissioned (380 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 9 addresses are in areas at high risk, 3 at medium risk and 0 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 21 homes the Environment Agency counts, 9 are in areas at high risk, 3 medium, 0 low and 0 very low.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 201 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SY6 6JF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Church Stretton 123,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Craven Arms 100,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.2 km (7 miles) | |
| Broome 1,680 journeys in 2024–25 | 14.2 km (8.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 11 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Carding Mill Jct Church Stretton | 150 m |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 72.7 km (45 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Church Stretton Medical Centre | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Msn & Lunts Pharmacy | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 380 m |
| Hospital | Bishops Castle Hospital | 14 km (8.7 miles) |
| Police station | Pontesbury Police Station | 13.3 km (8.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | Midcounties Co-op Church Stretton | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 1,350 m² | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,180 m² | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Russells Meadow 2.5 ha | 360 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 9,640 m² | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is 17, High Street, a listed building (Grade II*), 430 m (0.3 miles) south. 46 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| 17, High Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 430 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Church of St Lawrence | Listed building, Grade I | 450 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Tudor Cottage | Listed building, Grade II* | 660 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Bodbury Ring: a large univallate hillfort on the summit of Bodbury Hill. | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Enclosure and building platform on Nover's Hill, 250m east of Cwmdale Farm | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Bowl barrow on summit of Bodbury Hill, 100m north-east of Bodbury Ring | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Old Rectory Wood | Wood | 360 m south-west |
| Burway Hill | Hill | 780 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Allen Coppice | Wood | 780 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Hopes Wood | Wood | 930 m (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Cwmdale | Valley | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Light Spout | Waterfall | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 3.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 7.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Shropshire: see them on the Shropshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Lawrence CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 340 m | No published inspection |
| Church Stretton School | Secondary | 11–16 | 420 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Stretton Golf Club SY6 6JH | Other catering premises | 240 m | 5 Very good | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Hollybush Cafe SY6 6DL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jul 2023 |
| The Old Coppers Malt House SY6 6DU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 360 m | 5 Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Soul Bean Coffee House SY6 6BW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Saxtons SY6 6BU | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Jaipur Lounge SY6 6BW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Jun 2024 |
| Sawaddee SY6 6DA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Berry's Coffee House SY6 6BU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 29 May 2025 |
| Mr Bun The Baker SY6 6BW | Manufacturers/packers | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Mar 2023 |
| Hough & Sons SY6 6BN | Manufacturers/packers | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Flamingo's SY6 6BN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 May 2023 |
| Housmans SY6 6BX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Apr 2024 |
| Church Stretton Fish Bar SY6 6BX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Newsworld Sandford Hardware SY6 6BH | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Jun 2021 |
| The Bucks Head SY6 6BX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near B5477 (3); On or near Burway Road (1); On or near Stanyeld Road (1); On or near Longhills Road (1); On or near Shrewsbury Road (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 61 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 40% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 85% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 67% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 38% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 53% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 48% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 33% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 26% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 39% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 58% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 9% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- SY6 6JF: 1 address of 28 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Longhills Road · Trevor Hill · Stanyeld Road · Burway Road · Ashbrook Court · Links Road · Kennedy Close · Rectory Gardens · Brooksbury · Chartwell Close · Longmynd Place · Ashbrook Crescent
All the streets in SY6 and across Shropshire.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.