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Church Stretton, United Kingdom
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Church Stretton is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 3,698. Elevation: 620 ft (189 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
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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.
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| Population | 3,698 |
| Population Density | 3 / 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) |
| Median Household Income | $46,979 |
| Median Age | 48.3 years |
About Church Stretton
Church Stretton is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 3,698. 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.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Church Stretton vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Church Stretton vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $46,979 |
| 37% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $46,979 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $903 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.1% |
| 14% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 337 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 54.8% |
| Public Transit | 1.3% |
| Work from Home | 27.2% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $354,828 |
| 26% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,174 |
| 1% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 69.5% |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 30.5% |
| Housing Units | 1,479 |
Property Tax
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) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 620 ft (189 m) |
| Area | 1,309.3 sq mi (3,391.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/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").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 32.5% |
| 4% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 49.9% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1,309.3 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 54.8% |
| Public Transit | 1.3% |
| Work from Home | 27.2% |
Schools in Church Stretton
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 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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What is the population of Church Stretton?
Church Stretton has a population of 3,698 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 1,309.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.3 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.7% female and 49.4% male.
Is Church Stretton expensive to live in?
The median household income is $46,979, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $354,828 (26% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,174 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
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. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.5 inches.
How is the job market in Church Stretton?
Church Stretton has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $903. There are 337 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Church Stretton?
The median home value in Church Stretton is $354,828. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,174. The homeownership rate is 69.5%.
How are the schools in Church Stretton?
32.5% of adults in Church Stretton hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 49.9% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Church Stretton?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Church Stretton is 3.3% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 1.6% Asian. 97.1% of residents speak only English at home. 5.5% of the population are military veterans. 5.1% of residents have a disability.