SY8 1BF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Portcullis Lane, 0.2km from Galdeford, Upper in Ludlow. Administratively it sits within Ludlow North ward and the Ludlow constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SY8 1BF offers a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. With an average age of 54, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 60% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 81 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £265k.
Census 2021 statistics for SY8 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00147735 (shared with 35 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PORTCULLIS LANE, SY8 1BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PORTCULLIS LANE, SY8 1BF.
271
54
£ 37,600 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SY8 1BF 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
SY8 1BF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 54, 33% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (54) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY8 1BF. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 262,500
5 sales · Mean £ 262,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SY8 1BF is moderate at 81 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Laurence CofE Primary School
Ludlow Primary School
Ludlow Church of England School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- The Charlton Arms0.8 km
- Wheatsheaf Inn0.6 km
- Old Street Tavern0.3 km
- Rose And Crown0.3 km
- The Queens0.3 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Bistro 7 Of Ludlow0.1 km
- Chang Thai0.3 km
- Golden Moments0.3 km
- Local To Ludlow HQ0.3 km
- Marmalade Cafe0.2 km
- + 30 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Spar / Subway0.4 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.1 km
- Aldi0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Evergreen Fish Bar & Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
- Thai Box0.2 km
- Vaughan's Sandwich Bar0.2 km
- Ludlow Kebab House0.3 km
- Crumbs0.2 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Country Foods0.4 km
- Hands Together Ludlow0.7 km
- Mollie's Traditional Sweet Shop0.2 km
- One Stop0.5 km
- R Walton Limited0.3 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Cliffe At Dinham0.7 km
- The Feathers Hotel Ludlow0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ludlow0.2 km
- Craven Arms11.4 km
- Broome12.8 km
Bus Stops
- Ludlow Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SY81BF · Data under Open Government Licence