Springfield Close Ludlow, Shropshire
18 addresses across 3 postcodes (SY8), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 36500412.
- Sales: 2 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £185,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 16 homes have an energy certificate (B: 3, C: 8, D: 5).
- Flood: 2 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 A; Band D in Shropshire costs £2,528 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Ludlow, about 400 m (0.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 360 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 97 to 101 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 18 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Ludlow - Portcullis, about 210 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 260 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 27% of households owned their home and 15% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 65 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £390,000 | £390,000 | £390,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jan 2023 | ORCHARD COTTAGE SY8 1RR | Detached | £185,000 | |
| 7 Jun 2021 | ORCHARD COTTAGE SY8 1RR | Detached | £390,000 |
Energy performance certificates
16 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 45 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (5); Bungalow, end-terrace (5); Bungalow, mid-terrace (5). Built: 1967-1975 (9); 1950-1966 (6); before 1900 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (15); owner-occupied (1).
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 A (42% of about 740 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Ludlow Galdeford (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Morris Bufton, Galdeford, Ludlow: up to 45 homes, not permissioned (80 m)
- Supermarket, Upper Galdeford, Ludlow, SY8 1QF: up to 19 homes, permissioned (130 m)
- 9 Tower Street, Ludlow, SY8 1RL: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (230 m)
- 4 King Street, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1AQ: up to 6 homes, permissioned (370 m)
- Shropshire Building Supplies, New Road, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 2LS: up to 26 homes, not permissioned (620 m (0.4 miles))
- Ludford House, Overton Road, Ludford, Ludlow, SY8 1PJ: up to 7 homes, permissioned (700 m (0.4 miles))
- Former Depot, Riddings Road, Ludlow: up to 21 homes, permissioned (800 m (0.5 miles))
- Coach Depot, Fishmore Road, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 2LU: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (950 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 1 October 2026 to 2 October 2026: CADENT GAS LIMITED, Remedial works, give and take, on the footway, carriageway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 2 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| SY8 1RS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| SY8 1RR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| SY8 1RN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 2 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 18 addresses are between 97 m and 101 m above sea level (99 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SY8 1RN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SY8 1RR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SY8 1RS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Ludlow 271,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Craven Arms 100,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.8 km (7.3 miles) | |
| Broome 1,680 journeys in 2024–25 | 13.2 km (8.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 15 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 40 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ludlow Mascall Centre opp | 20 m |
| Car parks | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Smithfield Car Park | 140 m |
| EV charging points | 9 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 210 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 66.3 km (41 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ludlow - Portcullis | 210 m |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lunts Pharmacy | 130 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 380 m |
| Hospital | Ludlow Hospital | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | Ludlow Police Station | 60 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,820 m² | 360 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 6.0 ha | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 300 m² | 260 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6.6 ha | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,220 m² | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 6.5 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, 150 m south-east. 437 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 9 of them Grade I and 28 of them Grade II*.
| 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 | 150 m south-east |
| 69, Old Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 220 m south-west |
| Lane's House and Oldgate House | Listed building, Grade II* | 280 m south-west |
| Feathers Hotel | Listed building, Grade I | 300 m west |
| Old Bull Ring Tavern | Listed building, Grade II* | 310 m west |
| Town walls | Scheduled monument | 470 m (0.3 miles) 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 | 480 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Henley Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Plantation | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Rock Covert | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Ledwyche Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) east |
| Tinkershill Wood | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Tinkers Hill | Hill | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-east |
| Mary Knoll Valley | Valley | 3.2 km (2 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 17 | 18 |
1 of the street's 18 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Laurence CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 210 m | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ludlow Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ludlow Church of England School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Busy Bodies Childcare Centre SY8 1RZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 80 m | 5 Very good | 18 Sep 2026 |
| Hands Together Community Cafe SY8 1RU | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 23 May 2023 |
| Ludlow Fishbar And Restaurant SY8 1QD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jun 2025 |
| Gather SY8 1FP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Thai Box SY8 1QD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Munchies SY8 1QD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 m | 5 Very good | 19 Nov 2025 |
| The Queens SY8 1RU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 200 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jul 2025 |
| The Ludlow Club SY8 1RL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 230 m | 5 Very good | 1 Jan 2000 |
| One Stop SY8 1RL | Retailers - other | 240 m | 5 Very good | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Epic Coffee House SY8 1RL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Mahar Thai SY8 1RL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Crumbs SY8 1RL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 m | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2025 |
| The French Pantry SY8 1RL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jan 2023 |
| Evergreen Fish Bar & Chinese Takeaway SY8 1NW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 4 Good | 14 Sep 2026 |
| Kin Kitchen SY8 1NW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 8 May 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 25 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Tower Street (28); On or near Upper Galdeford (8); On or near Starstile Meadow (7); On or near Chandlers Close (6); On or near St Stephen'S Close (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 27% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 23% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 59% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 35% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 22% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 28% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 12% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 13% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 56% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 28% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 56% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 26% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 15% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 34% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 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 1RS: 15 addresses of 16 in the postcode
- SY8 1RR: 2 addresses
- SY8 1RN: 1 address of 32 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Chandlers Close · Warrington Gardens · St Stephen's Close · Warrington Gardens · Friars Walk · Pynfold Gardens · Friars Garden · Townsend Close · Packers Court · Upper Galdeford · Lower Galdeford · Starstile Meadow
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.