Sheet Road, Ludlow, SY8 1LJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SY8 1LJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% of residents 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	53.9%	53.6%	-0.3%	51.0%	2.6%
Male	46.1%	46.4%	0.3%	49.0%	-2.6%

Partnership Status

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

In the immediate vicinity of SY8 1LJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	18.6%	22.4%	3.8%	37.9%	-15.5%
Married: Opposite sex	63.2%	57%	-6.2%	44.2%	12.8%
Separated	0.8%	0.9%	0.1%	2.2%	-1.3%
Divorced	7.3%	8.1%	0.8%	9.1%	-1.0%
Widowed	10.1%	11.7%	1.6%	6.1%	5.6%

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	32.3%	38.5%	6.2%	48.4%	-9.9%
Good health	41.3%	39.3%	-2.0%	33.6%	5.7%
Fair health	17.5%	15.9%	-1.6%	12.7%	3.2%
Bad health	7.4%	4.8%	-2.6%	4.0%	0.8%
Very bad health	1.5%	1.6%	0.1%	1.2%	0.4%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	28.7%	22.8%	-5.9%	18.2%	4.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.9%	7.6%	-3.3%	9.6%	-2.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.4%	12.5%	-2.9%	13.4%	-0.9%
Apprenticeship	4%	8.9%	4.9%	5.3%	3.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.1%	18.3%	8.2%	16.9%	1.4%
Degree or Similar	24.7%	26.3%	1.6%	33.8%	-7.5%
Other	6.1%	3.6%	-2.5%	2.8%	0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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)
Indian	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	3.1%	-2.7%
Mixed Other	0%	1.6%	1.6%	0.8%	0.8%
White	99.6%	98%	-1.6%	81.4%	16.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.4% 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	97.4%	96.4%	-1.0%	83.2%	13.2%
European Union	1.1%	2.4%	1.3%	6.1%	-3.7%
Africa	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	0.8%	0.1%	5.6%	-4.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97%	96.8%	-0.2%	83.2%	13.6%
10+ Years	0%	2.8%	2.8%	9.8%	-7.0%
2-5 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	3%	0%	-3.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	82.6%	76.7%	5.9%
France	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Spain	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Other EU countries	0.8%	1.5%	-0.7%
No passport held	15.4%	13.5%	1.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	31.7%	37.2%	-5.5%
Christian	65.1%	46.2%	18.9%
Sikh	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Not answered	2.8%	6.0%	-3.2%

Safety

Is Sheet Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sheet Road was 76.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.9% higher than the Ludlow East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Sheet Road has the 16th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Ludlow East and the 237th highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 166.7%.

🔎 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 1LJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above 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 - 3/10 (low )
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) - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 6/10 (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 Sheet Road are based on 66 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 Sheet Road, Ludlow, SY8 1LJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for SY8 1LJ

Average Price
£376,595

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£342,088

Detached
£380,908

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Sheet Road

Average Price
£363,431

Semi-Detached
£269,967

Terraced
£348,119

Detached
£372,614

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£338,429

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Sheet Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Honeysuckle House Sheet Road, Ludlow, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building	£425,000	2024-06-27	£449,073
St Milburga Sheet Road, Ludlow, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building	£395,000	2023-09-15	£408,538
St Milburga Sheet Road, Ludlow, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building	£230,000	2021-08-18	£267,551
Seven As Sheet Road, Ludlow, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building	£310,000	2019-05-03	£408,817
Kennet Sheet Road, Ludlow, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building	£302,500	2013-08-09	£478,958

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SY8 1LJ

Employment

SY8 1LJ 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 1LJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 44% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	97
Full-Time Employee	47
Part-Time Employee	29
Self-Employed	21
Looking after home or family	10
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Student (economically inactive)	4
Other	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Education	22
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Human health and social work activities	13
Construction	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Manufacturing	8
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Other	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Transport and storage	4
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	4
Information and communication	3
Administrative and support service activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Financial and insurance activities	2

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	758 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ludlow Primary School Clee View , SY8 1HX	3out of 4	995 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bishop Hooper Church of England Primary School Shropshire , SY8 4BX	3out of 4	3,744 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	2,338 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	3,131 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Moor Park School Moor Park , Richards Castle SY8 4DZ	- not rated	3,957 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
Oriental City	Unit 2, Estate House	482 yd
Working Together (Ludlow) Ltd Cafe	Rockspring Community Centre, Sandford Road	599 yd
Monkey Mania	Lingen Road, Ludlow	618 yd
Codfather	6 Prospect Cottages, Rock Lane	628 yd
Athena Taverna & Cafe	Bishop Mascall Centre Foundation, Ludlow Conference Centre	895 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Squirrel	Foldgate Lane, Ludlow		536 yd
The Queens	114 Lower Galdeford, Ludlow		1,009 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Chutneys	6 Parys Road, Ludlow	498 yd
Ludlow Pizza Company	Unit 7, Lingen Road	618 yd
Kingfisher Fish Bar	11 Rock Lane, Ludlow	741 yd
Thai Box	3 - 4 Upper Galdeford, Ludlow	1,060 yd
Munchies	Munchies Pizza, Advertiser Building	1,060 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Laurence Cofe Primary School JOCKEY FIELDS	grass pitches	864 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

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	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	54.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	104.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	550 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	550 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	75 Mbit/s

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

Overview of SY8 1LJ