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SY8

LUDLOW

Mid Wales, Wales, England

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SY8 covers LUDLOW in Mid Wales, Wales.

Avg price £344,383
1yr change ▼ 3.9%
Crime 81% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£344,383

▼ 3.9% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

20% above national avg

Crime Rate

15.2/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

81% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

9 schools

Broadband Speed

242 Mbps

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.

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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

£339K £342K £345K £349K £352K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

3

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

18,857

Population

43

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.

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242.0 Mbps

Avg Download

44.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

78%

Superfast Coverage

57%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about SY8 LUDLOW

What is the average house price in SY8 LUDLOW?
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 LUDLOW 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 is the population of SY8 LUDLOW?
The population of SY8 (LUDLOW) is approximately 18,857 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 43 years. 66% of homes are owner-occupied, 20% are privately rented, and 14% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in SY8 LUDLOW?
There are 9 schools in or near SY8. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

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