Area Info for Craven Arms (Shropshire)

Craven Arms (Shropshire, UK)

Craven Arms is a small market town located in Shropshire, England. It is situated in the South Shropshire district and is known for its historical significance and scenic surroundings. The town serves as a local centre for the surrounding rural communities and offers various amenities and attractions for visitors and residents alike.

History

The name "Craven Arms" is believed to originate from a coaching inn that once served travellers. The town has a rich history linked to the medieval period, with several historical sites nearby. It was historically a centre for agriculture and trade, and its development was influenced by its strategic location along important routes.

Geography and Location

Craven Arms is located near the border of Shropshire and Herefordshire, close to the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The town is surrounded by rolling countryside, making it a popular spot for outdoor activities such as walking and cycling. The River Onny flows nearby, adding to the scenic landscape.

Transport

The town is accessible via the A49 road, which connects it to larger towns and cities in the region. Craven Arms also has a railway station on the Heart of Wales Line, providing rail services to various destinations, including Shrewsbury and Swansea.

Local Attractions

Notable attractions include the Stokesay Castle, a well-preserved medieval fortress located just outside the town. The Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre offers information about the local landscape and wildlife. The town also hosts local markets and events that reflect its community spirit.

Economy and Community

The economy of Craven Arms is primarily based on tourism, agriculture, and local services. The community is active, with various clubs, societies, and events that foster a strong local identity. The town provides essential services such as shops, pubs, and schools for its residents.

Summary

Craven Arms is a charming and historically rich town in Shropshire, offering a blend of cultural heritage and natural beauty. Its strategic location and local amenities make it a notable spot for visitors exploring the region.
Education
School
Stokesay Primary School0.00 miles
Market Street, Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 9NW
Wistanstow CofE Primary School1.88 miles
Wistanstow, Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 8DQ
Onny CofE (A) Primary School2.45 miles
Onibury, Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 9AW
Clunbury CofE Primary School4.06 miles
Clunbury, Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 0HE
Corvedale CofE Primary School4.89 miles
Diddlebury, Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 9DH
Leintwardine Endowed CE Primary School5.58 miles
Watling Street, Leintwardine, Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 0LL
Lydbury North CofE (A) Primary School5.61 miles
Lydbury North, Shropshire, SY7 8AU
Bedstone College6.10 miles
Bucknell, Shropshire, SY7 0BG
Ludlow Church of England School6.14 miles
Bromfield Road, Burway, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1GJ
Ludlow Infant School6.90 miles
Sandpits Road, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1HG
Ludlow Junior School7.09 miles
Clee View, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1HX
St Laurence CofE Primary School7.12 miles
Jockeyfield, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1TP
Norbury Primary School and Nursery7.14 miles
Norbury, Bishops Castle, Shropshire, SY9 5EA
St Mary's CofE Primary School7.30 miles
Chapel Lawn Road, Bucknell, Shropshire, SY7 0AA
St Lawrence CofE Primary School7.41 miles
Shrewsbury Road, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6EX
Church Stretton School7.41 miles
Shrewsbury Road, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6EX
Health
Clinic
Ludlow Community Hospital6.76 miles
Gravel Hill, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1QX
Pain Management Solutions - Ludlow Community Hospital6.76 miles
Gravel Hill, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1QX
South Shropshire Cmht6.78 miles
25 Corve Street,, Ludlow, SY8 1DA
Inhealth - Portcullis Surgery6.83 miles
Portcullis Lane, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1PZ
Inhealth - Church Stretton Medical Centre6.88 miles
Easthope Road, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6BL
Inhealth - Station Drive Surgery6.90 miles
Station Drive, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 2AB
Specsavers Hearcare - West Mercia - Ludlow6.90 miles
33 Bull Ring, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1AA
Bishops Castle Hospital7.92 miles
Union Street, Bishops Castle, Shropshire, SY9 5AJ
Pain Management Solutions - Bishops Castle Community Hospital7.92 miles
Stone House, Union Street, Bishops Castle, Shropshire, SY9 5AJ
Inhealth - The Meadows Medical Practice8.11 miles
Turnpike Meadow, Clun, Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 8HZ
Inhealth - Brown Clee Surgery11.69 miles
Ditton Priors, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV16 6SS
Bridge Street Sports Centre14.65 miles
Bridge Street, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 8EA
Inhealth - Brown Clee Medical Practice14.69 miles
Stottesdon Surgery, High Street, Stottesdon, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY14 8TZ
Pain Management Solutions - Pontesbury Medical Practice14.75 miles
The Surgery, Hall Bank, Pontesbury, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY5 0RF
The Marches Surgery15.19 miles
Westfield Walk, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 8HD
Specsavers Hearcare - West Mercia - Leominster15.19 miles
25 West Street, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 8EP
GP
Drs Winter And Appleby0.22 miles
Craven Arms Medical Practice, 20 Shrewsbury Road, Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 9PY
Mortimer Medical Centre - Leintwardine Surgery5.41 miles
The Surgery, High Street, Leintwardine, Shropshire, SY7 0LQ
Church Stretton Medical Practice6.88 miles
Church Stretton Med Practice, Easthope Road, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6BL
Station Drive Surgery6.90 miles
The Surgery, Station Drive, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 2AB
Portcullis Surgery6.94 miles
Portcullis Surgery, Portcullis Lane, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1GT
Bishops Castle Medical Practice7.81 miles
Bishops Castle Med Practice, Schoolhouse Lane, Bishops Castle, Shropshire, SY9 5ER
The Meadows Medical Practice8.11 miles
The Surgery, Turnpike Meadow, Clun, Craven Arms, SY7 8HZ
Mortimer Medical Centre - Orleton Surgery10.19 miles
Millbrook Way, Orleton, Ludlow, SY8 4HW
Clee Hill - Tenbury Surgery10.91 miles
Brunswick House, Clee Hill, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 3NE
The Meadows Medical Practice11.52 miles
The Meadows Medical Practice, Penybont Road, Knighton, Powys, LD7 1HB
Brown Clee Medical Practice11.69 miles
Brown Clee Medical Practice, Station Road Ditton Priors, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV16 6SS
The Beeches Medical Practice12.88 miles
Dorrington Surgery, The Maitlands, Dorrington, Shrewsbury, SY5 7LD
Mortimer Medical Centre - Croase Orchard Surgery13.11 miles
Croase Orchard Surgery, Kingsland, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 9QL
Tenbury Surgery13.36 miles
The Surgery, 34 Teme Street, Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire, WR15 8AA
Brown Clee Medical Practice14.69 miles
The Surgery, Stottesdon, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY14 8TZ
Pontesbury Medical Practice14.75 miles
Pontesbury Medical Practice, The Surgery, Pontesbury, Shrewsbury, SY5 0RF
Hospital
Ludlow Community Hospital6.76 miles
Gravel Hill, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1QX
Bishop's Castle Community Hospital7.92 miles
Union Street, Bishop`s Castle, Shropshire, SY9 5AJ
Tenbury Community Hospital13.38 miles
Worcester Road, Burford, Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire, WR15 8AP
Leominster Community Hospital15.51 miles
Leominster Community Hospital, Wye Valley NHS Trust, South Street, Leominster, HR6 8JH
Nuffield Health, Shrewsbury Hospital17.68 miles
Longden Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 9DP
Bridgnorth Hospital18.63 miles
Northgate, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV16 4EU
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital18.74 miles
Mytton Oak Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 8XQ
Bromyard Community Hospital22.26 miles
Bromyard Community Hospital, Wye Valley NHS Trust, Hillside Road, Bromyard, HR7 4QN
The Princess Royal Hospital23.20 miles
Apley Castle, Grainger Drive, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 6TF
Kidderminster Hospital & Treatment Centre24.40 miles
Bewdley Road, Bewdley Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 6RJ
Nuffield Health, Hereford Hospital26.53 miles
Venns Lane, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 1DF
The County Hospital, Wye Valley NHS Trust26.82 miles
Stonebow Road, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 2BN
Stonebow Unit26.96 miles
Stonebow Road,, HR1 2ER
Oak House27.04 miles
Barton Street,, HR4 0AY
Corbett Hospital28.99 miles
Vicarage Road, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 4JB
Penn Hospital29.54 miles
Penn Hospital, Penn Road, Penn, Wolverhampton, WV4 5HN
Pharmacy
Lunts Pharmacy0.08 miles
Drovers` House, Auction Yard, Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 9BZ
Boots6.90 miles
34 Bull Ring, Ludlow, SY8 1AA
Murrays Pharmacy6.93 miles
49 Bull Ring, Ludlow, SY8 1AB
Lloydspharmacy6.95 miles
1-2 Upper Galdeford, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1QB
Hillside Pharmacy6.97 miles
18 Sandford Avenue, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6BW
Rowlands Pharmacy6.98 miles
40 Sandford Avenue, Church Stretton, SY6 6BH
Bishops Castle Pharmacy7.82 miles
Church Street, Bishops Castle, Shropshire, SY9 5AE
Rowlands Pharmacy13.41 miles
7-9 Teme Street, Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire, WR15 8BB
Pontesbury Pharmacy14.73 miles
Main Road, Pontesbury, Shrewsbury, SY5 0RR
Rees Ws & B (Chemists) Ltd15.16 miles
20 High Street, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 8LZ
Westfield Walk Pharmacy15.19 miles
Westfield Walk, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 8HD
Leominster Pharmacy15.19 miles
21-23 West Street, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 8EP
Boots15.19 miles
18 Corn Square, Leominster, HR6 8LR
Cleobury Pharmacy15.27 miles
Cleobury Meical Centre, Off Vaughan Road, Cleobury Mortimer, NR Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY14 8DB
Re and Co Alman Ltd15.84 miles
14 High Street, Much Wenlock, Shropshire, TF13 6AA
Rowlands Pharmacy16.47 miles
7 Lansdowne Road, Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury, SY3 0HT
Leisure
Park
STOKESAY COURT (Grade II Listed)2.53 miles
ASTON GREEN2.62 miles
FERNEY HALL (Grade II Listed)3.23 miles
OAKLY PARK (Grade II* Listed)5.17 miles
DOWNTON GORGE5.41 miles
WALCOT (Grade II Listed)5.41 miles
SHROPSHIRE HILLS5.43 miles
DOWNTON CASTLE (Grade II* Listed)5.57 miles
MILLICHOPE PARK (Grade II* Listed)6.65 miles
COPPICE LEASOWES, CHURCH STRETTON7.27 miles
DAFFODIL LANE PROJECT7.57 miles
HENLEY HALL (Grade II Listed)7.83 miles
BISHOPS CASTLE PLAYING FIELDS REJUVENATION PROJECT7.91 miles
BRAMPTON BRYAN (Grade II Listed)8.19 miles
GATLEY PARK (Grade II Listed)8.84 miles
LINLEY HALL (Grade II Listed)9.31 miles
Shop
Groceries
Nisa Delves & Co Ltd0.23 miles
Craven Centre, Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 9PY
Nisa Daves Discount Store6.71 miles
50-52 Sandford Ave, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6AG
Tesco Ludlow (Superstore)6.78 miles
Station Dr, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 2PQ
SPAR Ludlow6.89 miles
1, Castle Street, Shropshire, SY8 1AS
Co-op Church Stretton6.89 miles
Church Stretton, SY6 6BX
ALDI Station Drive6.94 miles
Ludlow, SY8 2PQ
Budgens Ludlow6.95 miles
Upper Galdeford, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1QF
Livesey Store7.05 miles
16 Livesey Road, Ludlow Shropshire SY8 1EZ
SPAR Bishops Castle7.79 miles
Spar Pfs, Church Street, Shropshire, SY9 5AA
Co-op Bishops Castle7.85 miles
Bishops Castle, SY9 5AD
SPAR Clun8.37 miles
Spar Store, The Square, Shropshire, SY7 8JA
Clee Hill Post Office & Stores10.86 miles
23 High Street, Clee Hill Shropshire SY8 3LZ
Costcutter Knighton11.21 miles
16-19 Broad Street, Knighton, Powys, LD7 1BL
SPAR Knighton11.23 miles
Spar Store, 11-12 Broad Street, Powys, LD7 1BL
Nisa Local11.83 miles
Cross Likey Supermarket, Churchstoke, Montgomery, Powys, SY15 6AR
Londis Worthen Priory Store12.72 miles
The Main Road, Shrewsbury, SY5 9HW
Transport
Airport
Liverpool John Lennon Airport62.09 miles
Bus Stop
Dale Street Jct (S)0.08 miles
Secret Hills Discovery Centre (SE)0.09 miles
Secret Hills Discovery Ctre (SE)0.11 miles
Secret Hills Discovery Ctre (NW)0.11 miles
Harry Tuffins (N)0.12 miles
Craven Arms Hotel (W)0.12 miles
Craven Arms Hotel (E)0.12 miles
Public Toilets (S)0.16 miles
Royal Mail Offices (S)0.16 miles
Craven Arms Rail Station ()0.24 miles
Ash Close Jct (S)0.26 miles
Railway Station (E)0.29 miles
Community Centre (S)0.29 miles
Craven Arms Rail Station ()0.29 miles
Community Centre (N)0.29 miles
Craven Arns Rail Station ()0.29 miles
Railway Station
Craven Arms Rail Station0.29 miles
Broome Rail Station2.46 miles
Hopton Heath Rail Station4.67 miles
Ludlow Rail Station6.81 miles
Church Stretton Rail Station6.90 miles
Bucknell Rail Station7.42 miles
Knighton Rail Station10.94 miles
Knucklas Rail Station12.38 miles
Llangynllo Rail Station15.15 miles
Leominster Rail Station15.38 miles
Llanbister Road Rail Station17.52 miles
Shrewsbury Rail Station19.17 miles
Welshpool Rail Station19.83 miles
Dolau Rail Station20.69 miles
Newtown (Powys) Rail Station20.74 miles
Wellington (Shropshire) Rail Station22.46 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (SY7 9NW)
Number of Properties in Catchment53
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)53
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
1, SYCAMORE CLOSE

CRAVEN ARMS
SHROPSHIRE
SY7 9AF		£123,250
2025-05-23
terraced
freehold
HOLBORN HOUSE, DALE STREET

CRAVEN ARMS
SHROPSHIRE
SY7 9NY		£242,500
2025-05-14
semidetached
freehold
3, ROMAN DOWNS

CRAVEN ARMS
SHROPSHIRE
SY7 9LX		£341,000
2025-05-06
detached
freehold
DOVE COTTAGE
HALFORD
CRAVEN ARMS
SHROPSHIRE
SY7 9JG		£275,500
2025-03-31
terraced
freehold
MANCHESTER HOUSE, MARKET STREET

CRAVEN ARMS
SHROPSHIRE
SY7 9NN		£195,000
2025-01-16
detached
freehold
38, NEWINGTON WAY

CRAVEN ARMS
SHROPSHIRE
SY7 9PS		£180,000
2024-12-06
terraced
freehold
15, CHESTNUT AVENUE

CRAVEN ARMS
SHROPSHIRE
SY7 9BF		£210,000
2025-03-10
terraced
freehold
13, WILLOW GROVE

CRAVEN ARMS
SHROPSHIRE
SY7 9AE		£80,000
2025-02-28
flatmaisonette
leasehold
3, CORONATION ROAD

CRAVEN ARMS
SHROPSHIRE
SY7 9RA		£175,000
2025-02-14
semidetached
freehold
39, NEWINGTON WAY

CRAVEN ARMS
SHROPSHIRE
SY7 9PS		£145,000
2025-02-07
terraced
freehold
1, OLD NEWTON

CRAVEN ARMS
SHROPSHIRE
SY7 9PF		£297,500
2024-12-06
detached
freehold
24, NEWINGTON WAY

CRAVEN ARMS
SHROPSHIRE
SY7 9PS		£220,000
2025-01-06
terraced
freehold
MYND VIEW
NEWINGTON
CRAVEN ARMS
SHROPSHIRE
SY7 8BT		£310,000
2024-12-20
detached
freehold
36, COPPICE DRIVE

CRAVEN ARMS
SHROPSHIRE
SY7 9RQ		£378,000
2024-11-29
detached
freehold
9, WILLOW GROVE

CRAVEN ARMS
SHROPSHIRE
SY7 9AE		£100,000
2024-11-21
flatmaisonette
leasehold
21, BROOKLANDS PARK

CRAVEN ARMS
SHROPSHIRE
SY7 9RL		£180,000
2024-11-15
terraced
freehold
3, SYCAMORE CLOSE

CRAVEN ARMS
SHROPSHIRE
SY7 9AF		£109,480
2024-11-01
terraced
freehold
15, ROMAN DOWNS

CRAVEN ARMS
SHROPSHIRE
SY7 9LX		£325,000
2024-10-28
detached
freehold
3, MARKET STREET

CRAVEN ARMS
SHROPSHIRE
SY7 9NN		£133,500
2024-10-04
terraced
freehold
2, OLD NEWTON

CRAVEN ARMS
SHROPSHIRE
SY7 9PF		£455,000
2024-10-01
otherPropertyType
freehold
4, SHREWSBURY ROAD

CRAVEN ARMS
SHROPSHIRE
SY7 9NB		£365,000
2024-10-01
semidetached
freehold
31, SYCAMORE CLOSE

CRAVEN ARMS
SHROPSHIRE
SY7 9AF		£243,000
2024-09-09
semidetached
freehold
2, CLUN ROAD

CRAVEN ARMS
SHROPSHIRE
SY7 9QW		£190,000
2024-09-04
terraced
freehold
5, HAWTHORN CLOSE

CRAVEN ARMS
SHROPSHIRE
SY7 9RN		£370,000
2024-07-26
detached
freehold
36A, COPPICE DRIVE

CRAVEN ARMS
SHROPSHIRE
SY7 9RQ		£410,000
2024-07-23
detached
freehold
12, GREENFIELDS ROAD

CRAVEN ARMS
SHROPSHIRE
SY7 9QU		£195,000
2024-07-15
semidetached
freehold
52, BROOKLANDS PARK

CRAVEN ARMS
SHROPSHIRE
SY7 9RL		£165,000
2024-06-21
terraced
freehold
5, ASH CLOSE

CRAVEN ARMS
SHROPSHIRE
SY7 9RP		£142,000
2024-05-31
terraced
freehold
22, COPPICE DRIVE

CRAVEN ARMS
SHROPSHIRE
SY7 9RQ		£345,000
2024-05-17
detached
freehold
11, STOKESAY CLOSE

CRAVEN ARMS
SHROPSHIRE
SY7 9EH		£395,000
2024-05-10
detached
freehold
32, NEWINGTON WAY

CRAVEN ARMS
SHROPSHIRE
SY7 9PS		£200,000
2024-05-03
semidetached
freehold
6, WHITE MEADOW CLOSE

CRAVEN ARMS
SHROPSHIRE
SY7 9QP		£106,666
2024-04-04
terraced
freehold
11, WILLOW GROVE

CRAVEN ARMS
SHROPSHIRE
SY7 9AE		£75,000
2024-03-19
flatmaisonette
leasehold
22, MAPLE CLOSE

CRAVEN ARMS
SHROPSHIRE
SY7 9RJ		£183,000
2024-03-08
semidetached
freehold
THE OLD DAIRY, NEWTON STREET

CRAVEN ARMS
SHROPSHIRE
SY7 9PQ		£208,500
2024-03-08
semidetached
freehold
8, ALBION TERRACE

CRAVEN ARMS
SHROPSHIRE
SY7 9QT		£176,000
2024-03-01
terraced
freehold
14, BROOKLANDS PARK

CRAVEN ARMS
SHROPSHIRE
SY7 9RL		£132,000
2024-02-28
terraced
freehold
PENLU, CLUN ROAD

CRAVEN ARMS
SHROPSHIRE
SY7 9QS		£305,000
2024-02-27
semidetached
freehold
1, NORTON VIEW

CRAVEN ARMS
SHROPSHIRE
SY7 9PT		£215,000
2024-01-25
terraced
freehold
52, SHREWSBURY ROAD

CRAVEN ARMS
SHROPSHIRE
SY7 9NB		£135,000
2023-12-21
terraced
freehold
44, BROOKLANDS PARK

CRAVEN ARMS
SHROPSHIRE
SY7 9RL		£173,000
2023-12-20
semidetached
freehold
9, HAWTHORN CLOSE

CRAVEN ARMS
SHROPSHIRE
SY7 9RN		£315,000
2023-12-19
detached
freehold
31, BROOKLANDS PARK

CRAVEN ARMS
SHROPSHIRE
SY7 9RL		£180,000
2023-12-14
semidetached
freehold
10, HAWTHORN CLOSE

CRAVEN ARMS
SHROPSHIRE
SY7 9RN		£295,000
2023-12-12
semidetached
freehold
1
HALFORD
CRAVEN ARMS
SHROPSHIRE
SY7 9JG		£640,000
2023-11-17
detached
freehold
34, COPPICE DRIVE

CRAVEN ARMS
SHROPSHIRE
SY7 9RQ		£340,000
2023-10-31
detached
freehold
20, MAPLE CLOSE

CRAVEN ARMS
SHROPSHIRE
SY7 9RJ		£190,000
2023-10-25
semidetached
freehold
THE CLOSE, CLUN ROAD

CRAVEN ARMS
SHROPSHIRE
SY7 9QW		£270,000
2023-10-20
detached
freehold
3, STOKESAY CLOSE

CRAVEN ARMS
SHROPSHIRE
SY7 9EH		£387,000
2023-09-08
detached
freehold
80, WHITE MEADOW CLOSE

CRAVEN ARMS
SHROPSHIRE
SY7 9QP		£170,000
2023-08-21
terraced
freehold
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