James Close, Ludlow
House prices, sold prices and local information for SY8 1UH.
At a glance
9 property sales on James Close, Ludlow have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £230,000. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £227,700. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on James Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. James Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all SY8 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 5 | £227,700 | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Semi-detached | 3 | £217,500 | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Detached | 1 | £263,000 | 4 Jun 2021 |
Sold prices on James Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9, James Close SY8 1UH | 29 May 2026 | £240,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3, James Close SY8 1UH | 23 Apr 2026 | £230,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 5, James Close SY8 1UH | 31 Jul 2025 | £270,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 5, James Close SY8 1UH | 14 Oct 2022 | £272,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 8, James Close SY8 1UH | 4 Jun 2021 | £263,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 9, James Close SY8 1UH | 22 Feb 2021 | £222,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 2, James Close SY8 1UH | 24 Jan 2020 | £212,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 9, James Close SY8 1UH | 28 Jun 2019 | £190,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 6, James Close SY8 1UH | 10 Apr 2018 | £210,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 5, James Close SY8 1UH | 15 Jul 2016 | £183,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 9, James Close | £190,000 (Jun 2019) → £222,500 (Feb 2021) → £240,000 (May 2026) | +26% over 7 yrs |
| 5, James Close | £183,500 (Jul 2016) → £272,500 (Oct 2022) → £270,000 (Jul 2025) | +47% over 9 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near James Close
Crime
93 crimes were reported within about a mile of James Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 33 |
| Shoplifting | 18 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 5 |
| Public order | 5 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
James Close is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Lower Teme Flood alert area
- Upper Teme Flood alert area
- River Teme at Ludlow Flood warning area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near James Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ludlow Primary School 397 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| St Laurence CofE Primary School 237 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Ludlow Church of England School 626 pupils | Secondary Church of England | 11–16 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Overton School 43 pupils | Other independent special school | 7–18 | Report | 2.1 mi |
| Moor Park School 180 pupils | Other independent school Catholic | 0–13 | Report | 2.5 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- Ludlow station 0.7 mi · 14 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Corfield Road Jct (opp, Parys Road) 2 min walk
- Blashfield Rd Jct (adj, Parys Road) 2 min walk
- Tollgate Road Shelter (opp, Tollgate) 4 min walk
- Clee View Jct (adj, Clee View) 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- Station Drive Surgery
Station Drive, Ludlow · 0.6 mi - Ludlow - Portcullis
Portcullis Lane, Ludlow · 0.7 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 6 of 10 · Crime: decile 9 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 74.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 16.9% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 8.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 788 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 59.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 24.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,898 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Nearby streets in SY8
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- Vashon Close£189k
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- Felton Close£170k
- Henley Road£185k