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SY8 1TP

Jockey Field

Ludlow North

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Detailed insights for SY8 1TP

Overview

Postcode SY8 1TP is located in an urban town, within the Ludlow North ward of Shropshire in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Ludlow Town area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 131.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Gallows Bank.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
132
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
9.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Ludlow Town has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,765 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Ludlow Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 131.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.2%

Approximately 9.2% 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 1TP.

Flood risk

No risk

Ludlow Town near SY8 1TP 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SY8 1TP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Ludlow

N/A

Walking directions to Ludlow

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SY8 1TP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miGallows BankMediumWalking directions to Gallows Bank
0.5 miRiverside ParkSmallWalking directions to Riverside Park
0.5 miDinham Millennium GreenSmallWalking directions to Dinham Millennium Green

Area Profile

Population
234
Population density
4,382 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
64.05(+66%)
Shoplifting
28.68(+230%)
Criminal damage and arson
27.72(+280%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.12(+78%)
Public order
16.25(+168%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
218
93.16%
Other White
7
2.99%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.85%
Irish
2
0.85%
Other Asian
1
0.43%
Total population: 234

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
83
37.56%
No qualifications
50
22.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
10.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
9.95%
Level 3 (A level)
21
9.5%
Total 16+ residents: 221

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
87
57.24%
Private landlord or letting agency
31
20.39%
Owns with a mortgage
13
8.55%
Other social rented
13
8.55%
Other forms of private rent
7
4.61%
Total households: 152

Property prices in Ludlow North

Median price£260,000
Price per sq ft£290
Sales (last 12 months)73
Typical range (middle 50%)£170K – £350K

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 (about £290 per square foot) in Ludlow North area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £1,025,700.

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 North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached22£359,000£321
Semi-Detached3£300,000£362
Terraced29£260,000£295
Flats19£110,000£191

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ludlow North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ludlow North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£238,500£105,000£171,475£207,000
2017£337,500£105,500£290,000£170,000
2018£289,950£188,000£222,500£225,000
2019£315,000£123,975£194,500£223,000
2020£305,000£100,000£265,000£230,000
2021£340,000£150,000£211,225£265,000
2022£317,500£150,000£250,000£227,000
2023£337,000£140,000£315,000£245,000
2024£360,000£127,500£247,500£261,000
2025£365,000£123,000£317,500£220,000
2026£350,000£105,000£280,000£277,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ludlow North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ludlow North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£242£156£217£221
2017£260£181£255£222
2018£250£374£230£246
2019£289£245£240£257
2020£304£209£275£269
2021£285£267£268£273
2022£306£271£302£284
2023£298£255£329£285
2024£336£259£314£291
2025£320£202£334£281
2026£326£182£241£337
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ludlow North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY8 1TP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY8 1TP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Jan 20264, Townsend Close, Ludlow, SY8 1UNFlatsLeasehold£105,000
18 Dec 202524, Townsend Close, Ludlow, SY8 1UNFlatsLeasehold£195,000
14 Nov 202530, Townsend Close, Ludlow, SY8 1UNFlatsLeasehold£177,500
26 Feb 20256, Townsend Close, Ludlow, SY8 1UNFlatsLeasehold£53,900
20 Feb 2026133, Old Street, Ludlow, SY8 1NUTerracedFreehold£220,000

Schools

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

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

Good

0.7 miPrimaryLudlow Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

1.0 miSecondaryLudlow Church of England SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SY8 1TP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SY8 1TP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miOne Stop9 Tower Street, Ludlow, SY8 1RLWalking directions to One Stop
0.2 miLudlow Express8 King Street, Ludlow, SY8 1AQWalking directions to Ludlow Express
0.3 miSpar1 Castle Street, Ludlow, SY8 1ASWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miTescoStation Drive, Ludlow, SY8 2PQWalking directions to Tesco
0.4 miMyriad OrganicsCorve Street, Shropshire, SY8 1DHWalking directions to Myriad Organics

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 1TP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Andy Boddington

Ludlow North - 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 NorthE05016045
ParishLudlowE04011309
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Ludlow TownE02006045
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Shropshire 038HE01033526
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1992-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SY8 1TP

Is SY8 1TP (Ludlow Town) safe?

The area around SY8 1TP records about 132 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 1TP?

The median sale price around SY8 1TP in Ludlow Town is £260,000 (about £290 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SY8 1TP?

There are 3 schools close to SY8 1TP, including St Laurence CofE Primary School (Good), Ludlow Primary School (Good) and Ludlow Church of England School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SY8 1TP?

The closest station to SY8 1TP is Ludlow, about 571 m away.

How deprived is the area around SY8 1TP?

SY8 1TP scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,765 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.