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Ludlow Town

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About

Ludlow Town sits within a loop of the River Teme, with its historic core defined by the natural geography of the river's bend. The area is centred around a medieval street plan, where narrow lanes converge on the broad market square. This layout has dictated the town's development for centuries, with the streets leading directly to the castle walls and the ancient parish church.

The town's identity is closely tied to its weekly market, an event that has taken place for over 800 years. The presence of the ruined Ludlow Castle, a key Marcher fortress, dominates the skyline from many points. Local butchers and bakers often supply the area's numerous traditional pubs and restaurants, which are a focal point for daily life.

Area overview

On average Ludlow Town has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ludlow Town is £41,342 per year. There are 3 schools in Ludlow Town: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Ludlow Town is home to around 10,714 people, with a population density of about 805.9 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
15.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ludlow Town Population
10,714
Population density
805.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.87(-23%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.55(+63%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.16(+81%)
Shoplifting
9.05(+4%)
Public order
4.48(-26%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,193
95.15%
Other White
230
2.15%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
42
0.39%
White and Asian (mixed)
38
0.35%
Irish
38
0.35%
Total population: 10,713

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,665
29%
No qualifications
1,814
19.74%
Level 3 (A level)
1,518
16.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,487
16.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
900
9.79%
Total 16+ residents: 9,189

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,307
45.21%
Owns with a mortgage
870
17.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
806
15.79%
Other social rented
802
15.72%
Other forms of private rent
123
2.41%
Total households: 5,103

Property prices in Ludlow Town

Based on 184 recent sales, the median property price is £259,000 in Ludlow Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,000 up to £1,025,700.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ludlow Town in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ludlow Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached61£325,000
Flats24£110,000
Semi-Detached46£245,000
Terraced53£220,000

10 years median price trend in Ludlow Town

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ludlow Town.

All postcodes in Ludlow Town

SY82LN

Middle Wood Road

SY81PJ

Lower Broad Street

SY81JF

Downton View

SY81QD

Upper Galdeford

SY81AD

Bull Ring

SY82PA

Whitbatch Close

SY82PE

Sycamore Close

SY81DR

Bromfield Road

SY81PA

Clifton Villas

SY81FN

Ludlow South

SY81LY

Greenacres

SY81HN

Livesey Avenue

SY81RF

Quarry Gardens

SY81PB

Temeside

SY81SR

Rock Lane

SY81NU

Old Street

SY81SF

Rock Lane

SY81ED

Linney

SY81BZ

College Court

SY81QL

Gravel Hill

SY82NR

Hamlet Road

SY81HQ

Sandpits Road

SY81HR

Riddings Road

SY82LS

New Road

SY82PQ

Station Drive

SY81SY

Sandpits Avenue

SY81NL

Broad Street

SY82NX

New Road

SY81JG

Downton View

SY81TG

Honey Meadow

SY81TH

Clee View Close

SY81RU

Lower Galdeford

SY81HD

Julian Road

SY81JT

Temeside

SY81DS

Felton Close

SY82QA

Summerfields

SY82BJ

Ferney Avenue

SY84LY

Beaconsfield Park

SY81GA

Wheeler Close

SY81RA

Henley Road

SY81GE

Corve Street

SY81XN

St Margaret Road

SY81UL

Keyse Close

SY81QY

Bromley Road

SY81BW

Raven Lane

SY81FH

Corfield Road

SY82JE

Dinham

SY81XA

Lower Broad Street

SY81JR

Temeside Estate

SY81PU

Jockey Field

SY81RJ

Henley Road

SY84BL

Corn Mill Road

SY82EX

Carter Way

SY81XT

Loughton Close

SY81SU

Rock Lane

SY82PZ

St Peters Mews

SY81EA

Corve Street

SY81SZ

Sandpits Avenue

SY81DA

Corve Street

SY81LW

Mary Elizabeth Road

SY81TA

Sandpits Avenue

SY81RB

Hillside

SY81XG

Vashon Close

SY81LA

Steventon Crescent

SY81EE

Linney

SY81RQ

Ludlow East

SY82NL

Chapel Row

SY81GD

Castle Square

SY81SH

Sidney Road

SY82NG

Castle View Terrace

SY81AE

Bull Ring

SY81FJ

Murchison Place

SY81SS

Rock Terrace

SY82NQ

New Street

SY89DX

Ludlow South

SY81TJ

Chestnut Grove

SY81AS

Castle Street

SY81QF

Upper Galdeford

SY81JU

Steventon New Road

SY81PZ

Portcullis Lane

SY84JU

Park View

SY81LP

Mary Elizabeth Road

SY81PL

Cliff Villas

SY81TW

Henley Orchards

SY81DH

Corve Street

SY82PD

Beech Close

SY81PG

St Johns Road

SY81XD

Lingen Road

SY81SP

Milton Road

SY81UF

Langford Close

SY81QT

Poyner Road

SY81DG

Corve Street

SY81QJ

Weyman Road

SY81NX

Old Street

SY81GP

Broad Street

SY81EX

Livesey Road

SY84BN

Foldgate Lane

SY81HT

Police Houses

SY82NN

Dodmore Lane

SY81FD

Eco Park Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.