Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

SY8 1DE House Prices & Local Information

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

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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

SY8 1DE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 59, 63% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 1DE is a mixed residential area located 0.2km from Ludlow in Ludlow. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Ludlow North ward and the Ludlow constituency.

SY8 1DE is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. Residents here average 59 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for SY8 1DE 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 1DE. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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

Crime around SY8 1DE is moderate at 74 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences54
Anti-social behaviour52
Criminal damage and arson40
Shoplifting33
Other theft24

school Local Schools

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St Laurence CofE Primary School

Good226 pupils0.5 km
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Ludlow Primary School

Good441 pupils1.1 km
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Ludlow Church of England School

Good559 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • The Charlton Arms0.8 km
  • Wheatsheaf Inn0.5 km
  • Old Street Tavern0.3 km
  • Rose And Crown0.2 km
  • The Queens0.3 km
  • + 8 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

35 nearby
  • Bistro 7 Of Ludlow0.0 km
  • Chang Thai0.3 km
  • Golden Moments0.3 km
  • Local To Ludlow HQ0.3 km
  • Marmalade Cafe0.2 km
  • + 30 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Spar / Subway0.3 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.0 km
  • Aldi0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Evergreen Fish Bar & Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
  • Thai Box0.2 km
  • Vaughan's Sandwich Bar0.2 km
  • Ludlow Kebab House0.2 km
  • Crumbs0.2 km
  • + 5 more
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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Country Foods0.3 km
  • Hands Together Ludlow0.8 km
  • Mollie's Traditional Sweet Shop0.2 km
  • One Stop0.5 km
  • R Walton Limited0.3 km
  • + 15 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Cliffe At Dinham0.6 km
  • The Feathers Hotel Ludlow0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ludlow0.3 km
  • Craven Arms11.4 km
  • Broome12.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Ludlow Rail Station0.2 km