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SY8 1NA

Ludlow South

Shropshire

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Overview

Postcode SY8 1NA is located in an urban town, within the Ludlow South ward of Shropshire in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Ludlow Town area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 45.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ludlow Town is £41,342 per year. The nearest station is Ludlow, about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Gallows Bank.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
25.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Ludlow Town has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,482 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Ludlow Town has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

25.6%

Approximately 25.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Ludlow Town is £41,342 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SY8 1NA.

Flood risk

No risk

Ludlow Town near SY8 1NA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Ludlow located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SY8 1NA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Ludlow

N/A

Walking directions to Ludlow

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SY8 1NA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miGallows BankMediumWalking directions to Gallows Bank

Area Profile

Population
264
Population density
3,165.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.54(-47%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.8(-18%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.34(+1%)
Other theft
4.4(-23%)
Burglary
4.4(+8%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
248
93.94%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
5
1.89%
Other White
5
1.89%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.76%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.76%
Total population: 264

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
65
28.51%
No qualifications
57
25%
Level 3 (A level)
44
19.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
12.72%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
6.58%
Total 16+ residents: 228

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
61
48.8%
Other social rented
29
23.2%
Owns with a mortgage
19
15.2%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
8.8%
Social rents from council
3
2.4%
Total households: 125

Property prices in Ludlow South

Median price£290,000
Price per sq ft£298
Sales (last 12 months)67
Typical range (middle 50%)£250K – £355K

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 (about £298 per square foot) in Ludlow South area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £995,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ludlow South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached41£325,000£301
Semi-Detached15£275,000£296
Terraced8£187,000£284
Flats3£168,000£240

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ludlow South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ludlow South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£262,500£168,750£232,900
2017£305,000£151,750£178,000£192,500
2018£302,500£210,000£162,950
2019£305,000£187,750£164,500£182,500
2020£310,000£218,750£148,000
2021£300,000£102,000£206,000£201,475
2022£325,000£230,500£229,950£237,475
2023£352,475£170,000£230,000£202,475
2024£369,500£196,500£280,000£216,500
2025£328,770£195,000£279,950£181,000
2026£320,000£136,500£289,500£272,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ludlow South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ludlow South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£231£231£219
2017£236£196£228£212
2018£249£233£229
2019£245£249£244£239
2020£278£254£212
2021£254£172£238£259
2022£282£230£285£291
2023£304£213£274£324
2024£307£296£343£286
2025£310£288£310£300
2026£280£222£301£268
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ludlow South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY8 1NA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY8 1NA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Mar 202541, Steventon New Road, Ludlow, SY8 1JZTerracedFreehold£150,000
16 Dec 202511, Steventon New Road, Ludlow, SY8 1LBOtherFreehold£340,000
19 Dec 202513, Steventon Crescent, Ludlow, SY8 1JSTerracedFreehold£160,000
28 Nov 202524, Temeside Estate, Ludlow, SY8 1LDSemi-DetachedFreehold£275,000
21 May 202517, Temeside Estate, Ludlow, SY8 1LDSemi-DetachedFreehold£350,000

Schools

In the SY8 1NA postcode area, located within Ludlow Town, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SY8 1NA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimarySt Laurence CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryLudlow Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SY8 1NA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SY8 1NA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miCarters of Ludlow12 Coder Road, Ludlow, SY8 1XBWalking directions to Carters of Ludlow
0.4 miThe Co-operative FoodFoldgate Lane, Ludlow, SY8 1LSWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Shropshire district (2025-26).

Band A£1,546
Band B£1,804
Band C£2,061
Band D£2,319
Band E£2,834
Band F£3,349
Band G£3,865
Band H£4,638

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SY8 1NA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Elizabeth Vivienne Parry

Ludlow South - Elected 1 May 2025

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Stuart Anderson

South Shropshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictShropshireE06000051
Parliamentary ConstituencySouth ShropshireE14001493
WardLudlow SouthE05016046
ParishLudlowE04011309
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Ludlow TownE02006045
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Shropshire 038FE01029011
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SY8 1NA

Is SY8 1NA (Ludlow Town) safe?

The area around SY8 1NA records about 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near SY8 1NA?

The median sale price around SY8 1NA in Ludlow Town is £290,000 (about £298 per square foot) based on 67 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SY8 1NA?

There are 2 schools close to SY8 1NA, including St Laurence CofE Primary School (Good) and Ludlow Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SY8 1NA?

The closest station to SY8 1NA is Ludlow, about 1,025 m away.

How deprived is the area around SY8 1NA?

SY8 1NA scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,482 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SY8 1NA (Ludlow Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for South Shropshire covering SY8 1NA is Stuart Anderson (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Elizabeth Vivienne Parry (Liberal Democrats).