The centre of Church Stretton is little more than a high street, a minute square and a crossroads. But it is a pleasant town to visit, especially on a summer morning before visitors to the town start to crowd the pavements. Even in winter it is surprising how busy the little town can become. Away from the town centre the great number of new houses signifies the popularity of the area as a place to retire to, as there is little industry for those seeking work. There is, however, sufficient of the Victorian Stretton still to be seen in some of the finer stone buildings and neo-half-timbered buildings.