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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

SY81SD

Lower Galdeford

SY81EF

Upper Linney

SY82LY

Bringewood Close

SY84AA

Overton Road

SY81JW

Temeside

SY81HJ

Sandpits Road

SY81SA

Lower Galdeford

SY81AQ

King Street

SY81LL

Kennet Bank

SY82DR

Knights Way

SY82HD

Whitcliffe

SY81DB

Corve Street

SY81EB

Corve Street

SY81YP

Morgan Close

SY81GX

Burway Close

SY81SW

Milton Road

SY82PP

Lime Close

SY81JA

Whitbread Road

SY81LF

Steventon Gardens

SY89DU

Lingen Road

SY81TT

Abbotts Row

SY81XP

Bitterley Close

SY81TQ

Toll Gate Road

SY82QB

Mayfields

SY81PW

Park Road

SY81EN

Bromfield Road

SY81ND

Charlton Rise

SY81TP

Jockey Field

SY82NJ

New Street

SY81GF

Dinham

SY81RG

Whitefriars

SY81HG

Sandpits Road

SY81QW

Gravel Hill

SY81TE

Lower Galdeford

SY81AG

Bull Ring

SY81YR

Parys Road

SY81AZ

Mill Street

SY81UH

James Close

SY81DX

Corve Street

SY81GB

Corve Street

SY82PT

Maple Close

SY81PX

Pepper Lane

SY81RD

Quarry Gardens

SY81DN

Bromfield Road

SY81HH

Sandpits Road

SY81DL

Corve Street

SY81RH

Saunders Close

SY81EZ

Livesey Road

SY81JY

Steventon New Road

SY82FB

Ludlow South

SY81JH

Weeping Cross Lane

SY81UN

Townsend Close

SY81QU

Gravel Hill

SY81AY

Castle Square

SY81AN

College Street

SY81RR

Springfield Close

SY81DU

Corve Street

SY81UP

Priory Gardens

SY81QH

Upper Galdeford

SY81BS

High Street

SY81XE

Coder Road

SY81YE

Lingen Road

SY81XH

Ballard Close

SY81FG

St Marys Mews

SY82NB

Bringewood Rise

SY81SL

Milton Road

SY82PB

Hucklemarsh Road

SY81DD

Lingen Road

SY81BN

Bell Lane

SY81FL

Lewis Drive

SY81AW

Buttercross

SY82QD

Corve View

SY81LE

Steventon New Road

SY81LG

Churchill Close

SY81RS

Springfield Close

SY81HF

Police Houses

SY82PR

Fishmore View

SY82PH

Stanton Drive

SY81RP

Warrington Gardens

SY89EF

Ludlow South

SY81QX

Gravel Hill

SY81BG

Mill Street

SY82LP

Stanton Close

SY81TB

Sandpits Avenue

SY82LX

Elm Walk

SY81NJ

Broad Street

SY81UE

Blashfield Road

SY81UR

Priory Gardens

SY81RY

Gravel Hill

SY84NB

Ledwyche Court

SY81FE

Quality Square

SY81JJ

Friars Field

SY81BQ

Keepside Close

SY82DU

Littleton Close

SY81EU

St Julians Avenue

Data Sources

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