Postcode SY8 1RA is located in an urban town, within the Ludlow East ward of Shropshire in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Ludlow Town area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 65.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Ludlow Town is £41,342 per year. The nearest station is Ludlow located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Ludlow Town has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,324 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
Ludlow Town has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 65.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 55.3% 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.
The average income per household in Ludlow Town is £41,342 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SY8 1RA.
Ludlow Town near SY8 1RA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Ludlow located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Ludlow | N/A | Walking directions to Ludlow |
Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £242,500 in Ludlow East area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,950 up to £660,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £325,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £114,975 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £242,500 |
| Terraced | 22 | £185,000 |
10 year median price trend in Ludlow East
In the SY8 1RA postcode area, located within Ludlow Town, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SY8 1RA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | One Stop | Gravel Hill, Ludlow, SY8 1QU | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.2 mi | Livesey Stores | 16 Livesey Road, Ludlow, SY8 1JB | Walking directions to Livesey Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | Duncow Road, Shropshire, SY8 2EY | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Station Drive, Ludlow, SY8 1DA | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco | Station Drive, Ludlow, SY8 2PQ | Walking directions to Tesco |
Annual council tax rates for Shropshire district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.