Postcode SY8 1ST 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73.5 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Gallows Bank.
Ludlow Town has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,109 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Ludlow Town has a high crime rate, with approximately 73.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 53.7% 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 1ST.
Ludlow Town near SY8 1ST 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Ludlow | N/A | Walking directions to Ludlow |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Gallows Bank | Medium | Walking directions to Gallows Bank |
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 1ST postcode area, located within Ludlow Town, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SY8 1ST
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Livesey Stores | 16 Livesey Road, Ludlow, SY8 1JB | Walking directions to Livesey Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Carters of Ludlow | 12 Coder Road, Ludlow, SY8 1XB | Walking directions to Carters of Ludlow |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | Gravel Hill, Ludlow, SY8 1QU | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | 9 Tower Street, Ludlow, SY8 1RL | Walking directions to One Stop |
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.