SY8 1DJ is a mixed residential area on Corve Street, 0.4km from Upper Galdeford in Ludlow. Administratively it sits within Ludlow North ward and the Ludlow constituency.
For families considering a move, SY8 1DJ represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An established, mature community with an average age of 59 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £250k, down 58.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SY8 1DJ are sourced from Output Area E00147734 (shared with 67 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CORVE STREET, SY8 1DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CORVE STREET, SY8 1DJ.
258
59
£ 37,600 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SY8 1DJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 59, 63% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (59) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 58.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY8 1DJ. The average age is 59.1. 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
Flat
£ 247,050
49 sales · Mean £ 244,092
Terraced
£ 344,000
1 sales · Mean £ 344,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SY8 1DJ is moderate at 65 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Laurence CofE Primary School
Ludlow Church of England School
Ludlow Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Wheatsheaf Inn0.8 km
- Old Street Tavern0.5 km
- Rose And Crown0.5 km
- The Queens0.5 km
- Blue Boar Inn0.6 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Bistro 7 Of Ludlow0.3 km
- Chang Thai0.5 km
- Golden Moments0.5 km
- Local To Ludlow HQ0.5 km
- Marmalade Cafe0.4 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Spar / Subway0.5 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.3 km
- Aldi0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Evergreen Fish Bar & Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- Thai Box0.4 km
- Vaughan's Sandwich Bar0.5 km
- Ludlow Kebab House0.5 km
- Crumbs0.4 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Country Foods0.5 km
- Hands Together Ludlow0.6 km
- Mollie's Traditional Sweet Shop0.4 km
- One Stop0.4 km
- R Walton Limited0.5 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Cliffe At Dinham0.8 km
- The Feathers Hotel Ludlow0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ludlow0.3 km
- Craven Arms11.2 km
- Broome12.7 km
Bus Stops
- Ludlow Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SY81DJ · Data under Open Government Licence