Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

CASTLEFORD ROAD, SY8 1DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLEFORD ROAD, SY8 1DF.

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 1DF 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

Average age 60, 85% owned. SY8 1DF is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.

home £315,000 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SY8, SY8 1DF offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 60 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 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 £315k, down 0.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SY8 1DF 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 1DF. 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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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 320,000

15 sales · Mean £ 310,514

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

SY8 1DF 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 Station0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Bridge Inn0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Teme Cafe0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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