SY8 — LUDLOW | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in SY8

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SY8 is £344,383, which is 9% above the Mid Wales average of £315,596.

Properties in SY8 cost 20.0% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SY8 have fallen 3.9% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£421,077	394
Semi-detached	£275,580	173
Terraced	£251,863	216
Flat	£162,622	95
All types	£344,383	947

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in SY8

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 15.2 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SY8 has a crime rate well 81% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

5.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.8 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.4 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

2.3 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

2.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in SY8

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SY8 has 9 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Orleton CofE Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
St Laurence CofE Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Moor Park School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Bishop Hooper Church of England Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Clee Hill Community Academy	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

18,857

Population

Median Age

66%

Owner-Occupied

71%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

66.0%

Private rent

20.0%

Social rent

14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in SY8 are 242.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 82% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

242.0 Mbps

Avg Download

44.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

78%

Superfast Coverage

57%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SY8 is collected by Shrewsbury Council. The Band D rate is £2,370/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

SY8 — LUDLOW

Area Summary

SY8 (LUDLOW) offers property prices near the national average (£344,383), low crime (81% below national average), 9 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (242 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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SY7

CRAVEN ARMS

£384K

▲ 5.8% YoY

SY9

BISHOPS CASTLE

£329K

▲ 41.7% YoY

SY10

OSWESTRY

£343K

▼ 7.8% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in SY8?

The average house price in SY8 (LUDLOW) is £344,383, based on 947 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 20% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 3.9% over the past year.

Is SY8 a safe area to live?

Crime in SY8 is significantly below the national average (15.2 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (5.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (2.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in SY8?

There are 9 schools in or near SY8. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in SY8?

Council tax in SY8 is collected by Shrewsbury Council. The Band D rate is £2,370 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in SY8?

The average broadband download speed in SY8 is 242 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 78% of premises, ultrafast to 57%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in SY8 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 66% of homes in SY8 are owner-occupied. 20% are privately rented and 14% are social housing. The total population is approximately 18,857.