Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

CORVE STREET, SY8 1DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CORVE STREET, SY8 1DL.

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Population

258

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Avg Age

59

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Avg Income

£ 37,600 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SY8 1DL spans multiple life stages — average age 59, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

SY8 1DL is a mixed residential area on Corve Street, 0.5km from Upper Galdeford in Ludlow. Administratively it sits within Ludlow North ward and the Ludlow constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £400k.

Census 2021 statistics for SY8 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00147734 (shared with 67 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 1DL. 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

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 400,000

1 sales · Mean £ 400,000

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

Crime around SY8 1DL is moderate at 58 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour45
Shoplifting39
Criminal damage and arson37
Violence and sexual offences36
Other theft18

school Local Schools

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St Laurence CofE Primary School

Good226 pupils0.8 km
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Ludlow Church of England School

Good559 pupils0.9 km
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Ludlow Primary School

Good441 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Wheatsheaf Inn0.8 km
  • Old Street Tavern0.6 km
  • Rose And Crown0.5 km
  • The Queens0.5 km
  • Blue Boar Inn0.6 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

35 nearby
  • Bistro 7 Of Ludlow0.3 km
  • Chang Thai0.5 km
  • Golden Moments0.6 km
  • Local To Ludlow HQ0.5 km
  • Marmalade Cafe0.5 km
  • + 30 more
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Supermarkets

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

9 nearby
  • Evergreen Fish Bar & Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
  • Thai Box0.5 km
  • Vaughan's Sandwich Bar0.5 km
  • Ludlow Kebab House0.5 km
  • Crumbs0.5 km
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Country Foods0.5 km
  • Hands Together Ludlow0.7 km
  • Mollie's Traditional Sweet Shop0.5 km
  • One Stop0.4 km
  • R Walton Limited0.5 km
  • + 15 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Cliffe At Dinham0.7 km
  • The Feathers Hotel Ludlow0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ludlow0.3 km
  • Craven Arms11.1 km
  • Broome12.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Ludlow Rail Station0.2 km