Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

SY8 1DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SY8 1DR.

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 1DR 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
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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 1DR is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — reflects the demand.

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

SY8 1DR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.6km from Fishmore in Ludlow. Administratively it sits within Ludlow North ward and the Ludlow constituency.

For families considering a move, SY8 1DR represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 60) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SY8 1DR 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 1DR. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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

SY8 1DR has low crime rates — 8 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 pupils0.0 km
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St Laurence CofE Primary School

Good226 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Applegreen Bromfield Road Service Station0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Bridge Inn0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Ludlow Street Cafe0.8 km
  • Teme Cafe0.1 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Aldi0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ludlow1.1 km
  • Craven Arms10.3 km
  • Broome11.9 km