SY8 1BB is a mixed residential area on Mill Street, 0.2km from Ludlow in Ludlow. Administratively it sits within Ludlow North ward and the Ludlow constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Average age 61 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £650k, down 22.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SY8 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00147731 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MILL STREET, SY8 1BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILL STREET, SY8 1BB.
205
61
£ 37,600 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SY8 1BB 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SY8 1BB combines high owner-occupation (58%), strong property values (£650k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £650k. Property prices are trending down 22.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY8 1BB. The average age is 60.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 650,000
5 sales · Mean £ 700,400
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SY8 1BB is moderate at 73 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.
school Local Schools
St Laurence CofE Primary School
Ludlow Church of England School
Ludlow Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- The Charlton Arms0.5 km
- Wheatsheaf Inn0.3 km
- Old Street Tavern0.3 km
- Rose And Crown0.2 km
- The Queens0.4 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- Bistro 7 Of Ludlow0.3 km
- Chang Thai0.1 km
- Golden Moments0.1 km
- Local To Ludlow HQ0.1 km
- Marmalade Cafe0.3 km
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Spar / Subway0.1 km
- Aldi0.6 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Evergreen Fish Bar & Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
- Thai Box0.4 km
- Vaughan's Sandwich Bar0.2 km
- Crumbs0.3 km
- Greggs PLC0.2 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Applegreen Bromfield Road Service Station0.9 km
- Broad Bean0.1 km
- Carter & Kenhards Family Butchers0.2 km
- D W Wall & Son0.1 km
- Harp Lane Deli0.2 km
- + 13 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Cliffe At Dinham0.5 km
- The Feathers Hotel Ludlow0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ludlow0.6 km
- Craven Arms11.5 km
- Broome12.8 km
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Postcode Profile: SY81BB · Data under Open Government Licence