SY8 (Ludlow) has recorded modest price appreciation over five years, with property values growing at a compound annual rate of 1.6%, below the national average. Rental growth of 5.6% annually significantly outpaces capital value increases, indicating stronger investor demand for lettings than owner-occupied sales. Population growth of 1.3% reflects limited demographic expansion, while the district's trajectory score of 50.9 places it at the 55th percentile nationally—marginally above the median. The postcode district remains in latent gentrification, suggesting minimal structural change to its socioeconomic composition. These metrics indicate a rental-focused market with restrained capital growth dynamics.
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- 1Property prices up 0.3% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.6% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.3% per year
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What's changing in Ludlow · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.1 points this month to 51/100, driven mainly by price opportunity.
Ludlow (SY8) common questions
Is Ludlow up and coming?
Ludlow (SY8) has a trajectory score of 51/100 (Strong), placing it in the top 45% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 1.4 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Ludlow safe?
Ludlow has a safety score of 37/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Ludlow?
The average property price in Ludlow (SY8) is £259k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.3% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Ludlow?
The median monthly rent in Ludlow (SY8) is £931 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Ludlow?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Bristol (BS9), Tenbury Wells (WR15), Bristol (BS1), Leominster (HR6), Kidderminster (DY14). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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