Foldgate Lane Ludlow, Shropshire
4 addresses across 1 postcode (SY8), about 260 m long. USRN 36510073.
- Sales: 6 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £500,000 across 1 sale.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Shropshire costs £2,528 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 90% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Ludlow, about 1.7 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 400 m (0.2 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 111 to 113 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 4 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Ludlow - Portcullis, about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 180 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 81% of households owned their home and 37% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 20 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £500,000 | £500,000 | £500,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £270,000 | £270,000 | £270,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £222,000 | £222,000 | £222,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Apr 2025 | THE SQUIRREL SY8 1LS | Other | £1,798,449 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 24 Jan 2025 | HARRY TUFFIN LTD SY8 1LS | Other | £5,577,757 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 18 Aug 2023 | BURGESS HOUSE SY8 1LS | Detached | £500,000 | New build. |
| 7 Jan 2020 | FARAWAY SY8 1LS | Detached | £270,000 | |
| 16 Sep 2016 | UNIT 1 SY8 1LS | Other | £1,430,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 8 Apr 2015 | FARAWAY SY8 1LS | Detached | £222,000 |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Shropshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,528 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,685 | £1,966 | £2,247 | £2,528 | £3,090 | £3,652 | £4,214 | £5,056 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (33% of about 1,070 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 4 addresses are between 111 m and 113 m above sea level (112 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SY8 1LS | 100% | 90% | 90% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Ludlow 271,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Craven Arms 100,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 13.1 km (8.1 miles) | |
| Broome 1,680 journeys in 2024–25 | 14.5 km (9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 18 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest NFU Mutual Ludlow | 250 m |
| Car parks | Smithfield Car Park | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 7 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 50 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 65.3 km (41 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ludlow - Portcullis | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lunts Pharmacy | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Alliance Dentistry LTD | 230 m |
| Hospital | Ludlow Hospital | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | Ludlow Police Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6.0 ha | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,420 m² | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | Ludlow Boxing Club 1.8 ha | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 4,220 m² | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 6.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Augustinian friary adjacent to the junction of Lower Galdeford and Weeping Cross Lane, a scheduled monument, 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-west. 9 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Augustinian friary adjacent to the junction of Lower Galdeford and Weeping Cross Lane | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| St Julian's Well: a holy well in the middle of Livesey Road, 155m south west of the junction with Sandpits Road | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Ludford Bridge | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Henley Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ledwyche Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Tinkers Hill | Hill | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Charltons Coppice | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Rock Covert | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Wooffley Coppice | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) south |
| Moor Park Dingle | Valley | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 4 |
4 of the street's 4 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Shropshire: see them on the Shropshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ludlow Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Laurence CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Squirrel SY8 1LS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 90 m | 5 Very good | 29 May 2024 |
| Marks And Spencer SY8 4HA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 130 m | 5 Very good | 8 Sep 2026 |
| SGN Ludlow Service Station SY8 1LS | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Domino’s Pizza SY8 1XF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 m | 5 Very good | 5 May 2025 |
| The Olive Press SY8 1XF | Importers/Exporters | 360 m | 5 Very good | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Chutneys Ludlow SY8 1XY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Oriental City SY8 1XE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 26 Aug 2026 |
| Coder Road Stores SY8 1XE | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 15 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Foldgate View (20).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 81% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 61% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 19% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 26% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 50% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 28% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 37% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- SY8 1LS: 4 addresses of 43 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Sheet Road · Foldgate View · Sheet Road · Overton View · Corn Mill Road · Green Acres · Orleton Road · Ludford View · Greenacres · Guy Thornycroft Court · Lloyd Way · Fulling Mill Close
All the streets in SY8 and across Shropshire.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.