Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

KEEPSIDE CLOSE, SY8 1BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KEEPSIDE CLOSE, SY8 1BQ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

381

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Avg Age

60

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Avg Income

£ 37,600 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SY8 1BQ 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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8/10
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5/10
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3/10
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4/10
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5/10
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5/10
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4/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 85% owner-occupation and an average age of 60, SY8 1BQ is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.

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

SY8 1BQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Keepside Close, 0.8km from Fishmore in Ludlow. Administratively it sits within Ludlow North ward and the Ludlow constituency.

For serious buyers, SY8 1BQ is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Average age 60 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 85% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £312k.

Census 2021 statistics for SY8 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00147732 (shared with 13 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 1BQ. The average age is 59.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.5%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 17%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 295,000

7 sales · Mean £ 295,350

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

SY8 1BQ has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences7
Burglary1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Ludlow Church of England School

Good559 pupils0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Applegreen Bromfield Road Service Station0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Bridge Inn0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Teme Cafe0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ludlow1.4 km
  • Craven Arms10.1 km
  • Broome11.6 km