Richards Castle, Ludlow - SY8 4EQ
Key Postcode Insights
SY8 4EQ is a residential postcode situated on Richards Castle, Ludlow, SY8 with 10 addresses.
It ranks as the 436th largest and 681st most expensive of the 781 postcodes in the SY8 area. The most common property type is a period house built between 1800 and 1911.
The postcode contains a total of 10 properties: 7 houses and 3 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £601,387
- 10 Year change
- up 31.5%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,513pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 60.7%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £288/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 3.0%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
SY8 4EQ is a residential postcode situated on Richards Castle, Ludlow, SY8 with 10 addresses.
It ranks as the 436th largest and 681st most expensive of the 781 postcodes in the SY8 area. The most common property type is a period house built between 1800 and 1911.
The postcode contains a total of 10 properties: 7 houses and 3 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £601,387
- 10 Year change
- up 31.5%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,513pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 60.7%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £288/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 3.0%/year/yr
Explore Properties in SY8 4EQ
- Clover Fold
3 Bed Modern House
- Gravel Pits Cottage
House
- Holly Cottage
4 Bed Period House
- Leighs Field Cottage
3 Bed Modern House
- Pool House
House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in SY8 4EQ sold for £860,000 on 22nd May 2025. Since then prices are down an average of 2.1%.
The current average value in the postcode is £601,387.
The SY8 4EQ Sales Market has increased by 31.5% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -2.3% | £601,387 |
| June 2025 | -3.7% | £615,834 |
| June 2024 | -0.4% | £639,610 |
| June 2023 | 0.5% | £642,136 |
| June 2022 | 10.1% | £638,728 |
| June 2021 | 5.5% | £579,879 |
| June 2020 | 3.8% | £549,391 |
| June 2019 | 4.2% | £529,448 |
| June 2018 | 1.3% | £507,942 |
| June 2017 | 9.6% | £501,357 |
| June 2016 | 5.5% | £457,431 |
| June 2015 | 3.6% | £433,609 |
| June 2014 | 4% | £418,720 |
| June 2013 | 1.4% | £402,688 |
| June 2012 | 1.8% | £397,057 |
| June 2011 | 2.8% | £390,007 |
| June 2010 | -2% | £379,356 |
| June 2009 | -3.4% | £387,227 |
| June 2008 | -5.3% | £400,916 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £423,502 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,513.
The SY8 4EQ Rental Market has increased by 60.7% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 3.3% | £1,513pcm |
| June 2025 | 7.6% | £1,465pcm |
| June 2024 | 3.9% | £1,362pcm |
| June 2023 | 8.5% | £1,312pcm |
| June 2022 | 10.3% | £1,209pcm |
| June 2021 | 3.7% | £1,097pcm |
| June 2020 | 0.7% | £1,057pcm |
| June 2019 | 4.6% | £1,050pcm |
| June 2018 | 0.8% | £1,004pcm |
| June 2017 | 5.7% | £996pcm |
| June 2016 | -1.4% | £942pcm |
| June 2015 | 5.5% | £955pcm |
| June 2014 | -2.3% | £905pcm |
| June 2013 | 6.9% | £927pcm |
| June 2012 | -6.7% | £867pcm |
| June 2011 | -1.9% | £930pcm |
| June 2010 | 6.5% | £948pcm |
| June 2009 | 3.3% | £890pcm |
| June 2008 | 5% | £862pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £820pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 22nd May 2025 for £860,000 and since then the market in the area has decreased by 2.1%.
SY8 4EQ has had 3 sales since 1995, with 2 in the last three years and none in the last twelve months.
- Sold May 2025£860,000 | 5 Bed HouseSchool Cottage, Ludlow, SY8 4EQSchool Cottage, Ludlow, SY8 4EQ
- Sold Sep 2024£685,000 | 5 Bed HouseThe Old School, Ludlow, SY8 4EQThe Old School, Ludlow, SY8 4EQ
- Sold Dec 2022£10,000 | 5 Bed HouseThe Old School, Ludlow, SY8 4EQThe Old School, Ludlow, SY8 4EQ
Nearby Postcodes
SY8 4EQ is the 436th largest and the 681st most expensive postcode out of the 781 postcodes in the SY8 area.
- SY8 4EJ, Richards Castle, Ludlow, SY8SY8 4EJ11 Addresses|345 m away
- SY8 4FA, Border Meadow, Richards Castle, Ludlow, SY8SY8 4FA4 Addresses|372 m away
- SY8 4EW, Castle Road, Richards Castle, Ludlow, SY8SY8 4EW21 Addresses|384 m away
- SY8 4EA, Brook Crescent, Richards Castle, Ludlow, SY8SY8 4EA9 Addresses|427 m away
- SY8 4EP, Springfields, Richards Castle, Ludlow, SY8SY8 4EP10 Addresses|442 m away
Property Types
- 4 period houses built between 1800 and 1911
- 3 modern houses built after 1980
- 3 other addresses of unknown type
- period house (4)
- modern house (3)
- Unknown (3)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 7 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (2)
- B (1)
- F (0)
- C (1)
- G (0)
- D (3)
- No EPC (3)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Nov 2017£950,000 | 5 Bed HouseOldfield Farm, Ludlow, SY8 4EYOldfield Farm, Ludlow, SY8 4EY
- Sold Feb 2023£950,000 | 5 Bed HouseHaye Park House, Ludlow, SY8 4EDHaye Park House, Ludlow, SY8 4ED
- Sold May 2025£860,000 | 5 Bed HouseSchool Cottage, Ludlow, SY8 4EQSchool Cottage, Ludlow, SY8 4EQ
Schools Nearby
- Orleton CofE Primary School2.7 km away
- Bishop Hooper Church of England Primary School3.0 km away
- St Laurence CofE Primary School4.8 km away
- Ludlow Church of England School5.8 km away
- Wigmore School7.9 km away
- Tenbury High Ormiston Academy10.1 km away
More reading links
Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to SY8 4EQ is Ludlow station, which is 5.3 kilometres away.
- Ludlow|5.3 km away
- Leominster|11.2 km away
- Hopton Heath|13.6 km away
- Craven Arms|14.4 km away
