Leominster vs Ludlow
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Leominster is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 9% lower. Ludlow has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Leominster edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Leominster
£318,273
Ludlow
£348,407
Crime Rate
Leominster
89.4
Ludlow
23.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Leominster
100.0%
Ludlow
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Leominster
376.5
Ludlow
305.5
EPC Rating
Leominster
67.8
Ludlow
68.7
Median Income
Leominster
£28,553
Ludlow
£28,419
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £318,273, Leominster undercuts Ludlow (£348,407) by around 9% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Leominster is a flat at £106,361, while in Ludlow it is a flat at £135,354.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 21% pricier in Ludlow (£135,354 vs £106,361).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Leominster prices grew faster — 40% vs 15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsLudlow has a crime rate of 23.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 285% lower than Leominster at 89.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Leominster 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 MidlandsOf the 2 schools in Leominster, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Ludlow, which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.
Leominster 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 | Leominster | Ludlow |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Leominster averages 376.5 Mbps – ahead of Ludlow's 305.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.5% of premises in Leominster and 77.9% in Ludlow. Gigabit availability stands at 72.1% in Leominster and 57.2% in Ludlow.
Leominster is the faster of the two by 23% on average download speed (377 vs 306 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Ludlow, scoring 68.7 on average (band C) compared to 67.8 (band C) in Leominster. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,427 in Leominster and £1,402 in Ludlow. 55.6% of homes in Leominster have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.4% in Ludlow.
Ludlow has more energy-efficient housing — 57.4% reach band C or above, vs 55.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,553 in Leominster and £28,419.3 in Ludlow. The median age is 48.5 in Leominster and 48.9 in Ludlow. Employment rates stand at 56.3% in Leominster and 55.2% in Ludlow. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Leominster versus 68.7% in Ludlow. Leominster has a population of 11,206 and Ludlow has 10,280.
| Indicator | Leominster | Ludlow |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,206 | 10,280 |
| Median Age | 48.5 | 48.9 |
| Median Household Income | £28,553 | £28,419.3 |
| Employment Rate | 56.3% | 55.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 68.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.7% | 34.7% |
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