Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

BROMFIELD ROAD, SY8 1DW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROMFIELD ROAD, SY8 1DW.

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 1DW 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

SY8 1DW is a settled retirement community — average age 60, 85% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. 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 1DW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Bromfield Road, 0.4km from Fishmore in Ludlow. Administratively it sits within Ludlow North ward and the Ludlow constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SY8, SY8 1DW offers 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 residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £315k.

Census 2021 statistics for SY8 1DW 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 1DW. 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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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 315,000

1 sales · Mean £ 315,000

Detached

£ 265,000

3 sales · Mean £ 258,333

Terraced

£ 211,500

2 sales · Mean £ 211,500

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

SY8 1DW has low crime rates — 12 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
Burglary2
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
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 pupils1.4 km
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Ludlow Primary School

Good441 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Bistro 7 Of Ludlow1.0 km
  • Mortimers0.9 km
  • Parkway Tasca Bar1.0 km
  • Costa @ Tesco1.0 km
  • Ludlow Street Cafe0.7 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Applegreen Bromfield Road Service Station0.3 km
  • Hands Together Ludlow0.9 km
  • One Stop0.9 km
  • Myriad Organics0.9 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Fishmore Hall1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Compasses Inn0.9 km
  • The Bridge Inn0.5 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi0.8 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • The Plaice1.0 km
  • Yo! To Go! @ Tescos1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ludlow1.0 km
  • Craven Arms10.5 km
  • Broome12.0 km