POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
SY8 2LW postcode decision report
Strong move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 100%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 21 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 12 Jun 2026 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £187,475Based on 78 sales · Latest sale in data: 12 Jun 2026
- Gigabit availability 100%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 21 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
Joined postcode brief
Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 78 sales · Latest sale in data: 12 Jun 2026.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 100%, with 100% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
17 within 400mSY8 2LW links 17 transport stops within 400m and 45 within 800m. 17 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Garage (BCT) at about 110m. The nearest rail or metro access point is Ludlow Rail Station at about 453m.
Local business
108 within 1200mSY8 2LW currently links 108 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 42 food and drink, 16 nightlife, 16 retail. The closest mapped place is The Bridge at about 193m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Jobs
3,003 online job adverts observedShropshire local authority · Jun 2026. Same geography one year earlier: 2,767 online job adverts observed in Jun 2025.
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched SY8 2LW in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
21 nearby school rows21 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for SY8 2LW. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 3SY8 2LW has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 3 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 39, and anti-social behaviour is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 32 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£187,475
Strong sample. Based on 78 sales · Latest sale in data: 12 Jun 2026.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of SY8 2LW, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Food and drink
42 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by restaurant (17), fast food (13), cafe (12).
Amenity group
Nightlife
16 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (14), bar (2).
Amenity group
Retail
16 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by clothes (13), mobile phone (2), hardware (1).
Amenity group
Grocery
15 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (7), bakery (3), supermarket (3).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Nightlife
The Bridge
Pub at Corve Street, Ludlow.
Nightlife
Ludlow Brewery Bar (Ludlow Brewery)
Pub at Station Drive, Ludlow.
Nightlife
The Unicorn
Pub at Corve Street, Ludlow.
Grocery
Aldi
Supermarket at Station Drive, Ludlow.
Grocery
One Stop
Convenience at Gravel Hill, Ludlow.
Food and drink
Cafe V
Cafe in the current nearby-place seam.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Bishop Hooper Church of England Primary School
Primary option in SY8 4BX. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Bitterley CofE Primary School (Aided)
Primary option in SY8 3HF. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Clee Hill Community Academy
Primary option in SY8 3NE. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for SY8 2LW before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around SY8 2LW.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like SY8 2LW with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess SY8 2LW.
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Ask vetted agents
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