Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

FELTON CLOSE, SY8 1DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FELTON CLOSE, SY8 1DQ.

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 1DQ 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

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

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

SY8 1DQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Felton Close, 0.5km from Fishmore in Ludlow. Administratively it sits within Ludlow North ward and the Ludlow constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An established, mature community with an average age of 60 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £209k.

Census 2021 statistics for SY8 1DQ 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 1DQ. 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

Terraced

£ 180,000

11 sales · Mean £ 189,135

Detached

£ 235,000

1 sales · Mean £ 235,000

Semi-Detached

£ 156,500

2 sales · Mean £ 156,500

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

SY8 1DQ has low crime rates — 26 incidents 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 offences11
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Other theft2
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Ludlow Church of England School

Good559 pupils0.2 km
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St Laurence CofE Primary School

Good226 pupils1.5 km
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Ludlow Primary School

Good441 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Mortimers1.0 km
  • Ludlow Street Cafe0.8 km
  • Teme Cafe0.2 km
  • The China Garden0.9 km
  • Cafe V0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Applegreen Bromfield Road Service Station0.4 km
  • Hands Together Ludlow1.0 km
  • One Stop0.9 km
  • Myriad Organics1.0 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Fishmore Hall0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Compasses Inn1.0 km
  • The Bridge Inn0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Aldi0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ludlow1.1 km
  • Craven Arms10.4 km
  • Broome12.0 km