SY8 is a postcode district in Herefordshire, County of, West Midlands, covering 804 active and 192 retired postcodes.
The largest share of SY8 (25%) is characterised by a working countryside area — farms, fields and close-knit local communities, alongside a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied (11%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes SY8 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in SY8 are around £285k, down 12.4% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across SY8 at 199 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 49 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full SY8 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
SY8 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SY8 postcode area.
18,422
49
£ 39,675 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SY8's 68% ownership and 49-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £285k. Property prices are trending down 12.4% year-on-year.
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Demographic Deep-Dive
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Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Orleton CofE Primary School
St Laurence CofE Primary School
Bishop Hooper Church of England Primary School
Clee Hill Community Academy
Bitterley CofE Primary School (Aided)
Ludlow Primary School
Ludlow Church of England School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Fishmore Hall
- The Cliffe At Dinham
- The Feathers Hotel Ludlow
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Castle Inn
- The Boot Inn
- The Maidenhead
- Blue Boar Inn
- Bull Hotel
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
48 nearby- Oriental City
- Parkway Tasca Bar
- Plyvine Catering Ltd
- Shapla
- Sourced Pizza
- + 43 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsbury's
- Aldi
- Spar / Subway
- Tesco Stores Ltd
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Chutneys
- Clee Hill Fish And Chips
- Crumbs
- Evergreen Fish Bar & Chinese Takeaway
- Greggs PLC
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- Asda On The Move @ Euro Garages
- The Tuck Shop
- A.H. Griffiths
- Applegreen Bromfield Road Service Station
- Broad Bean
- + 25 more
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