Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

BELL LANE, SY8 1BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BELL LANE, SY8 1BN.

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Population

205

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Avg Age

61

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Avg Income

£ 37,600 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SY8 1BN 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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1/10
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1/10
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4/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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4/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SY8 1BN — age 61, 58% ownership, 33% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (61) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 3.1% year-on-year.

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

SY8 1BN is a mixed residential area on Bell Lane, 0.2km from Ludlow in Ludlow. Administratively it sits within Ludlow North ward and the Ludlow constituency.

For families considering a move, SY8 1BN represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 61) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 77 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £352k, down 3.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SY8 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00147731 (shared with 12 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 1BN. 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

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 284,000

18 sales · Mean £ 304,969

Semi-Detached

£ 305,000

3 sales · Mean £ 335,000

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

Crime around SY8 1BN is moderate at 77 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 offences52
Anti-social behaviour48
Criminal damage and arson29
Shoplifting20
Other theft19

school Local Schools

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St Laurence CofE Primary School

Good226 pupils0.4 km
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Ludlow Primary School

Good441 pupils1.3 km
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Ludlow Church of England School

Good559 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

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

34 nearby
  • Bistro 7 Of Ludlow0.4 km
  • Chang Thai0.1 km
  • Golden Moments0.1 km
  • Local To Ludlow HQ0.2 km
  • Marmalade Cafe0.3 km
  • + 29 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Spar / Subway0.1 km
  • Aldi0.6 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Evergreen Fish Bar & Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
  • Thai Box0.4 km
  • Vaughan's Sandwich Bar0.2 km
  • Crumbs0.3 km
  • Greggs PLC0.2 km
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Applegreen Bromfield Road Service Station1.0 km
  • Broad Bean0.1 km
  • Carter & Kenhards Family Butchers0.2 km
  • D W Wall & Son0.2 km
  • Harp Lane Deli0.2 km
  • + 14 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Cliffe At Dinham0.6 km
  • The Feathers Hotel Ludlow0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ludlow0.6 km
  • Craven Arms11.6 km
  • Broome12.9 km