Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

SILK MILL LANE, SY8 1BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SILK MILL LANE, SY8 1BJ.

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Population

198

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Avg Age

62

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Avg Income

£ 37,600 /yr

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Employed

32%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SY8 1BJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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4/10
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5/10
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4/10
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8/10
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4/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Average age 62, 69% owned. SY8 1BJ is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Moderate crime is broadly acceptable given the residential nature here (avg age: 62).

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

SY8 1BJ is a mixed residential area on Silk Mill Lane, 0.3km from Ludlow in Ludlow. Administratively it sits within Ludlow North ward and the Ludlow constituency.

For families considering a move, SY8 1BJ represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 62 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for SY8 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00147730 (shared with 15 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 1BJ. The average age is 62.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.0%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

32%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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

Crime around SY8 1BJ is moderate at 72 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.

Violence and sexual offences46
Anti-social behaviour45
Criminal damage and arson27
Shoplifting20
Other theft19

school Local Schools

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St Laurence CofE Primary School

Good226 pupils0.5 km
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Ludlow Primary School

Good441 pupils1.5 km
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Ludlow Church of England School

Good559 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • The Charlton Arms0.3 km
  • Wheatsheaf Inn0.2 km
  • Old Street Tavern0.3 km
  • Rose And Crown0.3 km
  • The Queens0.5 km
  • + 8 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

31 nearby
  • Bistro 7 Of Ludlow0.5 km
  • Chang Thai0.3 km
  • Golden Moments0.3 km
  • Local To Ludlow HQ0.3 km
  • Marmalade Cafe0.4 km
  • + 26 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Spar / Subway0.3 km
  • Aldi0.7 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Evergreen Fish Bar & Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
  • Thai Box0.5 km
  • Vaughan's Sandwich Bar0.4 km
  • Crumbs0.4 km
  • Greggs PLC0.4 km
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Broad Bean0.3 km
  • Carter & Kenhards Family Butchers0.4 km
  • D W Wall & Son0.3 km
  • Harp Lane Deli0.3 km
  • One Stop0.4 km
  • + 11 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Cliffe At Dinham0.6 km
  • The Feathers Hotel Ludlow0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ludlow0.7 km
  • Craven Arms11.7 km
  • Broome13.0 km