Sidney Road is in Ludlow and in South Shropshire district. SY8 1SH 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 Sidney Road, Ludlow, SY8 1SH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY8 1SQ, SY8 1SJ, SY8 1SL, SY8 1LQ, SY8 1LG, SY8 1SG, SY8 1ND, SY8 1SS, SY8 1LE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SY8 1SH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55% 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 | 58.3% | 55% | -3.3% | 51.0% | 4.0% |
| Male | 41.7% | 45% | 3.3% | 49.0% | -4.0% |
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 | 31.6% | 32.5% | 0.9% | 37.9% | -5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42% | 37.5% | -4.5% | 44.2% | -6.7% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 13% | 20% | 7.0% | 9.1% | 10.9% |
| Widowed | 11.9% | 8.5% | -3.4% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (64.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.5% | 30.8% | -9.7% | 48.4% | -17.6% |
| Good health | 27.3% | 34% | 6.7% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 18% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 5.3% |
| Bad health | 9.9% | 11.2% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 7.2% |
| Very bad health | 5% | 6% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 4.8% |
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 1SH this area, 33% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 16%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 49.7% | 33% | -16.7% | 18.2% | 14.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 12.5% | 2.1% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 16% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 4.5% | 3.5% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.3% | 15% | 7.7% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.8% | 16% | 6.2% | 33.8% | -17.8% |
| Other | 6.2% | 3% | -3.2% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 99.2% | 90.8% | -8.4% | 81.4% | 9.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 98% 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 | 96.3% | 98% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 98% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 9.8% | -9.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56% | 76.7% | -20.7% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 43.1% | 13.5% | 29.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.2% | 37.2% | 0.0% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Sikh | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 9.6% | 6.0% | 3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sidney Road was 131.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.6% higher than the Ludlow East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sidney Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Ludlow East and the 98th highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 82.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Sidney Road, Ludlow, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2024-05-24 | £221,107 |
| 42 Sidney Road, Ludlow, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2023-11-16 | £222,638 |
| 54 Sidney Road, Ludlow, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £216,500 | 2022-06-29 | £242,416 |
| 50 Sidney Road, Ludlow, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2019-11-14 | £264,912 |
| 54 Sidney Road, Ludlow, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £204,000 | 2019-04-15 | £278,230 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Full-Time Employee | 44 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Laurence CofE Primary School Jockeyfield , SY8 1TP | 3out of 4 | 560 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ludlow Primary School Clee View , SY8 1HX | 3out of 4 | 741 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Hooper Church of England Primary School Shropshire , SY8 4BX | 3out of 4 | 4,079 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 | 1,960 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 | 3,362 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor Park School Moor Park , Richards Castle SY8 4DZ | - not rated | 4,104 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Codfather | 6 Prospect Cottages, Rock Lane | 246 yd | |
| Working Together (Ludlow) Ltd Cafe | Rockspring Community Centre, Sandford Road | 248 yd | |
| Athena Taverna & Cafe | Bishop Mascall Centre Foundation, Ludlow Conference Centre | 621 yd | |
| Monkey Mania | Lingen Road, Ludlow | 633 yd | |
| Oriental City | Unit 2, Estate House | 638 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Queens | 114 Lower Galdeford, Ludlow | 713 yd | |
| The Ludlow Club | 12A Tower Street, Ludlow | 824 yd | |
| Old Street Tavern | 4 Old Street, Ludlow | 850 yd | |
| The Squirrel | Foldgate Lane, Ludlow | 881 yd | |
| Ye Olde Bull Ring Tavern | Bull Ring Tavern, 44 Bull Ring | 894 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingfisher Fish Bar | 11 Rock Lane, Ludlow | 423 yd | |
| Chutneys | 6 Parys Road, Ludlow | 619 yd | |
| Ludlow Pizza Company | Unit 7, Lingen Road | 633 yd | |
| Thai Box | 3 - 4 Upper Galdeford, Ludlow | 744 yd | |
| Munchies | Munchies Pizza, Advertiser Building | 744 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Corve Street, Ludlow | 966 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Stores Ltd, Station Drive | 1,032 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Laurence Cofe Primary School JOCKEY FIELDS | grass pitches | 638 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 | 67.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.