Side-by-side comparison of SY5 Shrewsbury and SY8 Ludlow covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
SY8 is the more affordable option at £271,000 median vs £305,000 in SY5. SY5 has lower recorded crime (1,049 vs 1,241 offences over 13 months). Both areas have comparable broadband quality.
| Metric | SY5 Shrewsbury | SY8 Ludlow |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £305,000 | £271,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,528 | £2,528 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 1,049 | 1,241 |
| Outstanding Schools | 1.0 | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 7.7 | 17.5 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 47.2 | 62.5 |
| EPC Median Score | 68.0 | 65.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.