Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

SY8 1AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SY8 1AG.

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Population

271

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 37,600 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SY8 1AG represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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2/10
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1/10
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4/10
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6/10
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7/10
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7/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SY8 1AG spans multiple life stages — average age 54, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SY8 1AG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Ludlow in Ludlow. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Ludlow North ward and the Ludlow constituency.

This is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 54) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 79 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for SY8 1AG are sourced from Output Area E00147735 (shared with 35 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY8 1AG. The average age is 53.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.9%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around SY8 1AG is moderate at 79 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour58
Violence and sexual offences57
Criminal damage and arson43
Shoplifting33
Other theft25

school Local Schools

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St Laurence CofE Primary School

Good226 pupils0.4 km
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Ludlow Primary School

Good441 pupils1.1 km
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Ludlow Church of England School

Good559 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • The Charlton Arms0.7 km
  • Wheatsheaf Inn0.4 km
  • Old Street Tavern0.2 km
  • Rose And Crown0.2 km
  • The Queens0.2 km
  • + 8 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

35 nearby
  • Bistro 7 Of Ludlow0.1 km
  • Chang Thai0.2 km
  • Golden Moments0.2 km
  • Local To Ludlow HQ0.2 km
  • Marmalade Cafe0.1 km
  • + 30 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Spar / Subway0.2 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.1 km
  • Aldi0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Evergreen Fish Bar & Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
  • Thai Box0.2 km
  • Vaughan's Sandwich Bar0.1 km
  • Ludlow Kebab House0.2 km
  • Crumbs0.1 km
  • + 5 more
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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Country Foods0.2 km
  • Hands Together Ludlow0.9 km
  • Mollie's Traditional Sweet Shop0.1 km
  • One Stop0.6 km
  • R Walton Limited0.2 km
  • + 15 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Cliffe At Dinham0.7 km
  • The Feathers Hotel Ludlow0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ludlow0.3 km
  • Craven Arms11.5 km
  • Broome12.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Ludlow Rail Station0.3 km