Gravel Hill is in Ludlow and in South Shropshire district. SY8 1QR is located in the Ludlow East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ludlow. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gravel Hill, Ludlow, SY8 1QR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY8 1QW, SY8 1QS, SY8 1ET, SY8 1QL, SY8 1RD, SY8 1EU, SY8 1RF, SY8 1HA, SY8 1RB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SY8 1QR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 51% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 51% | 49% | -2.0% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 26% | 29.6% | 3.6% | 37.9% | -8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.4% | 47.6% | -7.8% | 44.2% | 3.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 13.7% | 7.1% | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 10.1% | 8.6% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
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 | 41% | 36.7% | -4.3% | 48.4% | -11.7% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 40.5% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 6.9% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 15.1% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 7.7% | 3.2% | 4.0% | 3.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 30.6% | 16.6% | -14.0% | 18.2% | -1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 11.1% | -0.1% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.5% | 14% | 3.5% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 4.7% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.1% | 14.9% | -2.2% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.2% | 36.2% | 11.0% | 33.8% | 2.4% |
| Other | 3.1% | 2.6% | -0.5% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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 | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| White | 98.6% | 98.1% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
In this area, 97.7% 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 | 94.1% | 97.7% | 3.6% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 0.8% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 97.3% | 3.9% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 1.2% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.8% | 76.7% | 7.1% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.4% | 13.5% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.2% | 37.2% | -9.0% |
| Christian | 64.5% | 46.2% | 18.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gravel Hill was 53.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.8% lower than the Ludlow East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gravel Hill has the 13th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in Ludlow East and the 367th highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.3%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon, 17 Gravel Hill, Ludlow, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2025-03-20 | £403,400 |
| 29 Gravel Hill, Ludlow, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2024-10-15 | £487,192 |
| 21 Gravel Hill, Ludlow, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £216,500 | 2024-09-04 | £220,966 |
| 39 Gravel Hill, Ludlow, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £421,000 | 2021-01-22 | £527,873 |
| 19 Gravel Hill, Ludlow, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2019-07-31 | £252,348 |
SY8 1QR 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 1QR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 100 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Laurence CofE Primary School Jockeyfield , SY8 1TP | 3out of 4 | 620 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ludlow Primary School Clee View , SY8 1HX | 3out of 4 | 940 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Hooper Church of England Primary School Shropshire , SY8 4BX | 3out of 4 | 4,581 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 1,239 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overton School Hereford Road , Ludlow SY8 4AD | - not rated | 3,662 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor Park School Moor Park , Richards Castle SY8 4DZ | - not rated | 4,227 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ludlow Fishbar And Restaurant | Ludlow Fish Bar, New Inn Chambers | 314 yd | |
| Costa @ Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Corve Street | 375 yd | |
| Parkway Tasca Bar | 6 Parkway, Ludlow | 375 yd | |
| The Cottage Cafe | 2 Attorneys Walk, Bull Ring | 397 yd | |
| Cafe V | 6 New Road, Ludlow | 404 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Queens | 114 Lower Galdeford, Ludlow | 380 yd | |
| Compasses Inn | 1 Corve Street, Ludlow | 413 yd | |
| The Ludlow Club | 12A Tower Street, Ludlow | 418 yd | |
| Bull Hotel | 14 Bull Ring, Ludlow | 438 yd | |
| Ye Olde Bull Ring Tavern | Bull Ring Tavern, 44 Bull Ring | 468 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thai Box | 3 - 4 Upper Galdeford, Ludlow | 314 yd | |
| Munchies | Munchies Pizza, Advertiser Building | 314 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! @ Tescos | Tesco Stores Ltd, Corve Street | 375 yd | |
| The Plaice | 133 Corve Street, Ludlow | 375 yd | |
| Crumbs | 14 Tower Street, Ludlow | 427 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi Stores Ltd, Station Drive | 330 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Corve Street, Ludlow | 375 yd | |
| Spar / Subway | Spar Ludlow, 1 Castle Street | 680 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Laurence Cofe Primary School JOCKEY FIELDS | grass pitches | 564 yd |
| Ludlow College CASTLE SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 726 yd |
| Ludlow Rugby Football Club MEADOWSWEET MEADOWSWEET LINNEY | grass pitches | 859 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 61.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 73.88 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 73.88 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.