Bell Lane, Ludlow, SY8 1BN

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SY8 1BN has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.6% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.4%	57.6%	4.2%	51.0%	6.6%
Male	46.6%	42.4%	-4.2%	49.0%	-6.6%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	22.8%	23.9%	1.1%	37.9%	-14.0%
Married: Opposite sex	50.2%	43.7%	-6.5%	44.2%	-0.5%
Married: Same sex	0%	2%	2.0%	0.3%	1.7%
Separated	2.8%	5.6%	2.8%	2.2%	3.4%
Divorced	14.4%	12.7%	-1.7%	9.1%	3.6%
Widowed	9.8%	12.2%	2.4%	6.1%	6.1%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	40.6%	32.7%	-7.9%	48.4%	-15.7%
Good health	38.9%	44.4%	5.5%	33.6%	10.8%
Fair health	15.8%	15.1%	-0.7%	12.7%	2.4%
Bad health	3.8%	5.9%	2.1%	4.0%	1.9%
Very bad health	0.9%	2%	1.1%	1.2%	0.8%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

In the area around SY8 1BN this area, 8.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 50.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	13%	8.7%	-4.3%	18.2%	-9.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.4%	6.1%	-2.3%	9.6%	-3.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	9.3%	13.3%	4.0%	13.4%	-0.1%
Apprenticeship	5.6%	3.6%	-2.0%	5.3%	-1.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.6%	15.3%	2.7%	16.9%	-1.6%
Degree or Similar	49.3%	50.5%	1.2%	33.8%	16.7%
Other	1.9%	2.6%	0.7%	2.8%	-0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Black Caribbean	0%	0.5%	0.5%	1.0%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.4%	-0.4%
White	99.6%	98.5%	-1.1%	81.4%	17.1%
Other	0%	1%	1.0%	1.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91.5%	93.6%	2.1%	83.2%	10.4%
European Union	3.4%	2.9%	-0.5%	6.1%	-3.2%
Rest of Europe	0%	2%	2.0%	0.8%	1.2%
Africa	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	2.1%	1.5%	-0.6%	1.3%	0.2%
Oceania	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91%	93.2%	2.2%	83.2%	10.0%
10+ Years	0.9%	5.4%	4.5%	9.8%	-4.4%
5-10 Years	0.9%	1%	0.1%	2.9%	-1.9%
2-5 Years	1.7%	0.5%	-1.2%	2.2%	-1.7%
Less than 2 years	5.6%	0%	-5.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.6%	76.7%	13.9%
Ireland	1.5%	0.6%	0.9%
Germany	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Turkey	1%	0.1%	0.9%
No passport held	6.4%	13.5%	-7.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	42.2%	37.2%	5.0%
Christian	50.5%	46.2%	4.3%
Buddhist	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Muslim	1.9%	6.5%	-4.6%
Not answered	4.9%	6.0%	-1.1%

Safety

Is Bell Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bell Lane was 98.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.5% higher than the Ludlow East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Bell Lane has the 13th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Ludlow East and the 156th highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£37,600

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in SY8 1BN, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Bell Lane are based on 59 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for South Shropshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Bell Lane, Ludlow, SY8 1BN

Estimated Average Property Prices for SY8 1BN

Average Price
£378,524

Semi-Detached
£450,664

Terraced
£372,753

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Bell Lane

Average Price
£383,111

Semi-Detached
£507,599

Terraced
£371,169

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£382,383

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Bell LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 Bell Lane, Ludlow, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building	£271,600	2024-03-22	£291,521
22 Bell Lane, Ludlow, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building	£280,000	2022-11-04	£290,920
2 Berrington Court Bell Lane, Ludlow, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building	£425,000	2022-07-22	£456,173
25 Bell Lane, Ludlow, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building	£424,500	2022-04-22	£479,930
23 Bell Lane, Ludlow, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building	£390,000	2021-12-15	£452,749

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SY8 1BN

Employment

SY8 1BN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in SY8 1BN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 55% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	108
Full-Time Employee	34
Part-Time Employee	24
Self-Employed	15
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Looking after home or family	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Other	1
Student (economically inactive)	0
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	17
Human health and social work activities	16
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Information and communication	8
Other	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Education	7
Manufacturing	5
Real estate activities	4
Construction	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Financial and insurance activities	2
Transport and storage	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Laurence CofE Primary School Jockeyfield , SY8 1TP	3out of 4	511 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ludlow Primary School Clee View , SY8 1HX	3out of 4	1,590 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bishop Hooper Church of England Primary School Shropshire , SY8 4BX	3out of 4	4,138 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ludlow Church of England School Bromfield Road , Burway SY8 1GJ	3out of 4	1,479 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Overton School Hereford Road , Ludlow SY8 4AD	- not rated	3,059 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Moor Park School Moor Park , Richards Castle SY8 4DZ	- not rated	3,527 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Shapla	58 Broad Street, Ludlow	120 yd
Wesley's	Ludlow Methodist Church, Broad Street	120 yd
Bill's Kitchen	The Assembly Rooms, Mill Street	152 yd
Chang Thai	3 - 4 Market Street, Ludlow	154 yd
The Angel	1 The Angel, Broad Street	160 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Blue Boar Inn	52 Mill Street, Ludlow	137 yd
The Blood Bay	13 High Street, Ludlow	171 yd
Rose And Crown	8 Church Street, Ludlow	203 yd
The George Inn	12 Castle Street, Ludlow	212 yd
Wheatsheaf Inn	Lower Broad Street, Ludlow	216 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ludlow Kebab House	12 High Street, Ludlow	169 yd
Vaughan's Sandwich Bar	14 King Street, Ludlow	231 yd
Greggs PLC	10A - 10B King Street, Ludlow	247 yd
Evergreen Fish Bar & Chinese Takeaway	7 Old Street, Ludlow	257 yd
Crumbs	14 Tower Street, Ludlow	309 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Spar / Subway	Spar Ludlow, 1 Castle Street	154 yd
Tesco Stores Ltd	Corve Street, Ludlow	444 yd
Aldi	Aldi Stores Ltd, Station Drive	663 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Ludlow College CASTLE SQUARE	health and fitness suite	233 yd
St Laurence Cofe Primary School JOCKEY FIELDS	grass pitches	413 yd
Ludlow Rugby Football Club MEADOWSWEET MEADOWSWEET LINNEY	grass pitches	562 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	7.1%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	92.9%

Download Speed

Median download speed	20.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	21.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	69.83 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	69.83 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	1.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	2.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	19.82 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of SY8 1BN