Church Stretton, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Church Stretton is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 4,593. Elevation: 620 ft (189 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Church Stretton
Church Stretton is a market town and civil parish in south Shropshire, England, 13 miles (21 km) south of Shrewsbury and 15 miles (24 km) north of Ludlow. The population of the parish as a whole in 2024 was given by ONS as 4469.
People
Climate
| Population | 4,593 |
| Population Density | 4 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 620 ft (189 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.5378°, -2.8015° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 33.5 inches (851 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Church Stretton
Church Stretton is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 4,593. The city sits at an elevation of 620 feet (189 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Climate in Church Stretton
Church Stretton has an average annual temperature of 9.8°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.3°C), the coldest is Jan (4.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 684 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.9°F |
| 11% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 620 ft (189 m) |
| Area | 1,309.3 sq mi (3,391.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.5378°N, 2.8015°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| February | 38°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
Church Stretton has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 38°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (2.2").
Schools in Church Stretton
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Lawrence CofE Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Church Stretton School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Church Stretton
31 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HearMe 2010s pop music | - | MP3 | |
| Malvern Radio International - Pumpkin FM | classical baroque, classical music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BBC Radio Hereford and Worcester | - | UNKNOWN | |
| Like Radio - CHRISTMAS (MP3) | christmas music, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - POP (MP3) | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hearme - 80s rock | 80d rock, 80’s rock | MP3 | |
| Like Radio - DanceLand (MP3) | dance, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hereme 2000s pop | 2000's, pop | MP3 | |
| Sunshine 855 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - LOVE (MP3) | love songs, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - HOLIDAY CLASSICS (MP3) | classics, holiday | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - NEW (MP3) | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - DanceLand Anthems (MP3) | dance anthems, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - DanceLand (AAC+) | dance, pop | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Like Radio - ONE (AAC+) | music | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Like Radio - ALT (AAC+) | alternative | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Like Radio - COUNTRY (AAC+) | country | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Hereford FC | edgar street, hereford fc | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Like Radio - CHILL (MP3) | chill, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - ALT (MP3) | alternative | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - NEW (AAC+) | pop | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Like Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - DanceLand Anthems (AAC+) | dance anthems, pop | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Like Radio - ONE (MP3) | music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - CHRISTMAS (AAC+) | christmas music, pop | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Like Radio - RETRO (AAC+) | pop, retro | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Like Radio - ANTHEMS (AAC+) | anthems, pop | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Like Radio - HOLIDAY (MP3) | holiday, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - ANTHEMS (MP3) | anthems, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - CHILL (AAC+) | chill, pop | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Like Radio - COUNTRY (MP3) | country | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Church Stretton
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle of Shrewsbury Exhibition | ||||
| Coleham Pumping Station | ||||
| Ditherington Flax Mill | ||||
| Ditton Priors Local History Centre | ||||
| Land of Lost Content | ||||
| Ludlow Museum | ||||
| Ludlow Museum | ||||
| Much Wenlock Museum | ||||
| Shrewsbury Museum (The Music Hall) | ||||
| Shropshire Museums' Collections Centre | ||||
| Soldiers of Shropshire Museum | ||||
| Soldiers of Shropshire Museum | ||||
| Tenbury Museum | ||||
| The House on Crutches Museum | ||||
| Town Hall (museum) | ||||
| Wroxeter Roman City Museum | ||||
| Wroxeter Roman Site Museum |
Libraries in Church Stretton
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayston Hill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bishop's Castle Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Church Stretton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Craven Arms Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Knighton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ludlow Library and Resource Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Shrewsbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Lantern | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Church Stretton
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Hall | |||||
| Market Square | |||||
| Tenbury Round Market | |||||
| The Square |
Hotels in Church Stretton
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Church Stretton
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Church Stretton
8 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Church Stretton
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Church Stretton
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Church Stretton
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Church Stretton
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Church Stretton
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ludlow Brewing Company | ||||
| Salopian Brewing Company | ||||
| St. Annes Brewery | ||||
| Three Tuns Brewery | ||||
| Three Tuns Brewery | ||||
| Three Tuns Brewery Sales |
Stadiums & Teams in Church Stretton
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Church Stretton
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Gloucestershire Airport | GLO | Medium Airport |
| Hawarden Airport | CEG | Medium Airport |
| RAF Cosford | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Shawbury | - | Medium Airport |
| Abergavenny Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Allensmore Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ash House Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ashcroft Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Berrow Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Breidden Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brine Pits Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Broadmeadow Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bryngwyn Bach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Byecross Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chirk Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clotton airstrip UL | - | Small Airport |
| Colliers Elm Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Croft Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Crumpton Oaks Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Dairy House Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ditton Priors Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Elan Valley Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fern Farm Airstrip UL | - | Small Airport |
| Forest Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Green Acres Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hanley Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hardwicke Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hoe Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Knoll Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lane Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ledbury Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Little Down Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Llangarron Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lleweni Parc Glyndwr Soaring Club | - | Small Airport |
| Longford Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lower Grounds Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Midland Glider Club | - | Small Airport |
| Mill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mitton Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Nantclwyd Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| North Wales Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Otherton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Over Farm Microlight | - | Small Airport |
| Pear Tree Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pencraig Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Peplow Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Phocle Green Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pillows Barn Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pound Green Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rhedyn Coch Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Church Stretton
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Church Stretton Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Church Stretton
9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saints, Little Stretton | |
| Church Stretton Methodist Church | |
| St Andrew | |
| St Laurence, Church Stretton | |
| St Margaret | |
| St Margaret | |
| St Michael and All Angels | |
| St Milburga | |
| United Reformed Church |
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Waterfalls Near Church Stretton
1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Church Stretton.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Light Spout |
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What is the population of Church Stretton?
Church Stretton has a population of 4,593 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 1,309.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Church Stretton?
Church Stretton has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 33.5 inches.
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