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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

SY81AR

Quality Square

SY82DW

Powys Drive

SY81JB

Whitbread Road

SY81GT

Ludlow North

SY81RT

Lower Galdeford

SY81SJ

Housman Close

SY81SB

Chandlers Close

SY81JZ

Steventon New Road

SY81DZ

St Marys Lane

SY81NA

Ludlow South

SY84JT

Squirrel View

SY82BH

Duncow Road

SY81AB

Bull Ring

SY81LR

Sheet Road

SY81JS

Steventon Crescent

SY89DL

Lingen Road

SY82AB

Station Drive

SY81NP

Old Street

SY81JX

Coles Meadow

SY81RX

Friars Garden

SY81AP

Church Street

SY82BF

Rocks Green Crescent

SY81GY

Clee Gardens

SY81EL

Bromfield Road

SY81HE

Orchard Gardens

SY81DJ

Corve Street

SY81HW

Sandpits Road

SY82NT

Dodmore Lane

SY82JF

Halton Lane

SY81JP

Temeside Gardens

SY81PD

Temeside

SY81LQ

Bridge Cottages

SY81SX

Sandford Road

SY82LU

Fishmore Road

SY81EW

Riddings Meadow

SY82ND

Bringewood Rise

SY84BQ

Fulling Mill Close

SY81FP

Ludlow North

SY81BB

Mill Street

SY81AT

Castle Street

SY81UG

Bowdler Close

SY81BF

Portcullis Lane

SY81SE

Sheet Road

SY81GJ

Bromfield Road

SY82PX

Wood Yard

SY81TL

Orleton Road

SY81AL

Church Walk

SY82NS

Lacy Road

SY82LR

Stanton Road

SY82NE

Bringewood Rise

SY81FA

Lloyd Way

SY81BJ

Silk Mill Lane

SY81NN

Brand Lane

SY81TZ

Old Street

SY81PN

Whitcliffe Cottages

SY81EQ

Camp Lane

SY81DE

Corve Street

SY81JD

Wheeler Road

SY81NR

Old Street

SY82PJ

Kiln Court

SY81UA

Kershaw Close

SY89DR

Ludlow South

SY82PW

Hucklemarsh Road

SY81PY

Glencoe Terrace

SY81XQ

Wheathill Close

SY81TS

Ash Close

SY81AX

Castle Square

SY81QB

Upper Galdeford

SY81XL

Cangeford Drive

SY81XX

Parys Road

SY81NH

Broad Street

SY82NU

Hayton View

SY82NA

Bringewood Road

SY84BP

Corn Mill Road

SY81RW

Pynfold Gardens

SY81GH

Lower Mill Street

SY81QR

Gravel Hill

SY82EY

Dun Cow Road

SY81XF

Orleton Road

SY81XR

Cold Weston Drive

SY81RE

Quarry Gardens

SY81NE

St Lawrence View

SY82PS

Fishmore Close

SY82PF

Stanton Road

SY81JN

Temeside

SY81TY

Ludlow North

SY81QS

Gravel Hill

SY81ET

St Julians Avenue

SY82LT

Old Brickyard

SY81PQ

Lower Broad Street

SY81XZ

Dahn Drive

SY81NW

Old Street

SY81HZ

Whitbread Road

SY81HX

Clee View

SY81NB

Foldgate View

SY81EJ

Dinham

SY81EH

Dinham

SY81EY

Livesey Road

SY82FA

Ludlow South

SY81PS

Ludlow North

Data Sources

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