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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

SY82PN

Corve Street

SY81XB

Parys Road

SY81YG

Dahn Drive

SY81HU

Clee View

SY81SN

Milton Road

SY81SQ

Sidney Road

SY82NH

New Street

SY81QN

Ludlow North

SY81TX

Raven Lane

SY81EG

Linney

SY81ER

The Paddocks

SY82BL

New Street

SY81BP

Market Street

SY81YW

Steeple Mews

SY82DT

Rock Green Bank

SY81HY

Clee View

SY81FB

Eco Park Road

SY81NG

Broad Street

SY81QA

Starstile Meadow

SY81QZ

Henley Road

SY82NF

Bringewood Road

SY81LH

Sheet Road

SY81NZ

Old Street

SY81DT

Burway Lane

SY81DW

Bromfield Road

SY81NT

Friars Walk

SY81LJ

Sheet Road

SY81LX

Ludford View

SY81QQ

St Stephens Close

SY81LB

Steventon New Road

SY81UD

Potter Close

SY81JQ

Riddings Park

SY84DS

Lower Barns Road

SY81BH

Lower Mill Street

SY81XS

St Milborough Close

SY81AA

Bull Ring

SY82LW

Raglan Place

SY81WE

Lingen Road

SY84BU

Ludlow South

SY81QG

Woodville Cottages

SY81TN

Henley Orchards

SY81XJ

Baker Close

SY81UQ

Shearman Road

SY81NY

Teme Avenue

SY81TU

Kennet Bank

SY81DF

Castleford Road

SY82PY

Chapel Mews

SY84DP

Paper Mill Drive

SY81RZ

Lower Galdeford

SY81BY

Ludlow North

SY81DQ

Felton Close

SY81NF

Upper Galdeford

SY81XY

Parys Road

SY82LZ

Bringewood Road

SY81PH

Lower Broad Street

SY81PE

Temeside

SY82NZ

Belle Vue Terrace

SY81LS

Foldgate Lane

SY81UB

Henley Road

SY81PF

St Johns Lane

SY81LD

Temeside Estate

SY81LZ

Greenacres

SY81HL

Sandpits Road

SY81LT

The Angel

SY81EP

The Wildings

SY81LN

Sheet Road

SY81ST

Rock Lane

SY81PP

Old Bell Cottages

SY89DE

Lingen Road

SY82NY

New Road

SY81PR

Park Road

SY81RL

Tower Street

SY82NP

Hamlet Road

SY82PU

Hopton Close

SY81UT

Sandpits Road

SY81SG

Housman Crescent

SY81LU

Greenacres

SY81NS

Old Street

SY82PL

Norton Row

SY82HB

Whitcliffe

SY81DP

Coronation Avenue

SY81JE

Downton View

SY81RN

Lower Galdeford

SY81UJ

Normandie Close

SY81BL

Lower Raven Lane

SY83YR

Lingen Road

SY81DY

Bromfield Road

SY81GG

Lower Galdeford

SY82PG

Old Star & Garter Mews

SY89DW

Lingen Road

SY82NW

Hamlet Close

SY81HB

Julian Road

SY81PT

St John's Lane

SY81HP

Sandpits Road

SY81FF

Sheet Road

SY81HA

Julian Road

SY82DS

Rocks Green Terrace

SY81BE

Mill Street

SY81JL

Weeping Cross Lane

SY89ED

Lingen Road

Data Sources

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