Church Stretton vs Ludlow
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Ludlow offers lower property prices by roughly 15%. Ludlow has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Church Stretton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Church Stretton
£399,111
Ludlow
£348,407
Crime Rate
Church Stretton
48.1
Ludlow
23.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Church Stretton
100.0%
Ludlow
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Church Stretton
190
Ludlow
305.5
EPC Rating
Church Stretton
69.1
Ludlow
68.7
Median Income
Church Stretton
£29,576
Ludlow
£28,419
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Ludlow is £348,407, which is 15% less than Church Stretton at £399,111. The most affordable entry point in Church Stretton is a flat at £138,019, while in Ludlow it is a flat at £135,354.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 20% pricier in Church Stretton (£312,369 vs £259,496).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Church Stretton prices grew faster — 55% vs 15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsWith 23.2 offences per 1,000 people, Ludlow is the safer of the two – 107% lower than Church Stretton's 48.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Church Stretton is violent-crime, while in Ludlow it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsChurch Stretton has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Ludlow. Church Stretton has 2 schools in total, while Ludlow has 3.
Church Stretton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ludlow School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Church Stretton | Ludlow |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Ludlow offers faster average downloads at 305.5 Mbps, compared to 190.0 Mbps in Church Stretton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 72.9% of premises in Church Stretton and 77.9% in Ludlow. Gigabit availability stands at 30.6% in Church Stretton and 57.2% in Ludlow.
Ludlow is the faster of the two by 61% on average download speed (306 vs 190 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Church Stretton are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.1 (band C) versus 68.7 (band C) in Ludlow. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,405 in Church Stretton and £1,402 in Ludlow. 59.2% of homes in Church Stretton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.4% in Ludlow.
Church Stretton has more energy-efficient housing — 59.2% reach band C or above, vs 57.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,576 in Church Stretton and £28,419.3 in Ludlow. The median age is 48.1 in Church Stretton and 48.9 in Ludlow. Employment rates stand at 56% in Church Stretton and 55.2% in Ludlow. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Church Stretton versus 68.7% in Ludlow.
| Indicator | Church Stretton | Ludlow |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,576 | 10,280 |
| Median Age | 48.1 | 48.9 |
| Median Household Income | £29,576 | £28,419.3 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 55.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 68.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.5% | 34.7% |
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