Postcode SY8 4BU is located in a rural town, within the Ludlow South ward of Shropshire in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Ludlow Town area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 44.7 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 1.9 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Ludlow Town has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,706 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 31% least deprived areas in England.
Ludlow Town has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.3% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 108 ft away from SY8 4BU.
Ludlow Town near SY8 4BU 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 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 in Ludlow South area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,900 up to £450,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £320,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £53,900 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £279,950 |
| Terraced | 2 | £210,000 |
10 year median price trend in Ludlow South
In the SY8 4BU postcode area, located within Ludlow Town, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.