17 COLLEGE COURT
LUDLOW, SHROPSHIRE SY8 1BZ
Property details
Tenure
LEASEHOLD (60 years remaining on lease)
Floor area
55 m²
Council tax band
B
EPC rating
D
Last sold
£100,000 May 2026
Price per m²
£1,909/m²
Local average
£994,395 (-89.4%)
Deprivation
Decile 7 (21,157 of 33,755)
Street crime
89 incidents within 1 mile (Aug 2026)
Key features
- Sought After 2 Bedroom Ground Floor Retirement Apartment
- Well Presented Throughout
- Living / Dining Room
- Two Double Bedrooms, Generous Shower Room
- Secluded Town Center Location
- Communal Facilities & Communal Gardens
- Exclusively for Residents Aged 55+
- NO ONWARD CHAIN
Additional details
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Water
- Mains supply
- Sewerage
- Mains supply
- Heating
- Electric
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
- Flooded in last 5 years
- No
Description
Ludlow is a picturesque medieval town known for its well-preserved historic architecture and vibrant cultural scene. It's set by the Rivers Teme and Corve, with Ludlow Castle and St Laurence’s Church occupying the highest points, adding to the town’s quintessential English charm.
Introduction - Step into effortlessly comfortable, low-maintenance living in this well presented two-bedroom retirement apartment, sitting in the heart of historic Ludlow. Designed for residents aged 55+, this leasehold property enjoys a tranquil yet convenient central location with no onward chain.
Property Description - The front door opens into a welcoming entrance hall, which leads directly into the bright and comfortable living room. A large front-facing window frames a charming view across the rooftops to the surrounding hills, while coving adds a touch of character. Double doors open into the kitchen, which is fitted with a range of matching units with wood-style fronts, heat-resistant work surfaces, tiled splashbacks, and a stainless-steel sink unit. There is thoughtfully planned space for a cooker, fridge, and washing machine.
An inner hallway provides access to the airing cupboard, which houses the hot water cylinder and useful shelving for storage.
The main bedroom overlooks the communal garden and benefits from a full wall of fitted wardrobes with hanging rails and extensive shelving. The second bedroom benefits from a window to the front with further rooftop views and includes its own fitted wardrobe cupboard.
The shower room is well appointed with a modern white suite comprising wash basin, a shower cubicle, and W.C. with electric shower. Tiled splashbacks and a handy shelved alcove complete the space.
Gardens And Grounds - The apartment complex is set within attractive communal gardens, providing residents with peaceful outdoor spaces to relax and enjoy. An on-site property manager is available, offering additional reassurance and support. Parking is conveniently arranged through the local authority, with residents able to apply for a Red Zone permit, giving central Ludlow parking at a cost of around £100 per year.
Location - College Court enjoys a prime position in the heart of Ludlow’s vibrant town centre, with views towards the historic Castle. Ludlow is a highly sought-after market town, celebrated for its independent shops, cafés, and regular open-air markets, alongside its renowned food festivals and lively calendar of events. The town is well connected, with excellent road links to neighbouring towns as well as regular bus and train services. For a wider choice of shopping, leisure, and entertainment, Hereford lies approximately 24 miles away and offers an extensive selection of national retailers and facilities.
Services - We understand the property has mains electricity, mains water and mains drainage connected. Electric heating only, windows are double glazed.
Broadband Speeds - Estimated Speeds - Basic: 17 Mbps | Superfast: 80 Mbp | Ultrafast: 1000 Mbps
Local Authority - Shropshire Council
Council Tax Band: B
Tenure - We understand the property is leasehold, with the lease originally granted in 1986 for a term of 99 years. The current ground rent is £96 per annum, and the service charge for the 2023/24 period was £2,444.53. Managed by First Port, this covers management services, communal maintenance, building insurance, and the emergency call system.
Identification Check - In accordance with The Money Laundering Regulations 2007, Cobb Amos are required to carry out customer due diligence checks by identifying the customer and verifying the customer’s identity on the basis of documents, data or information obtained from a reliable and independent source. At the point of your offer being verbally accepted, you agree to paying a non-refundable fee of £24 Inc. VAT per purchaser, in order for us to carry out our due diligence.
Viewing Arrangements - Viewings arranged by appointment, please contact Cobb Amos Ludlow on Tel:
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Listed by
Ludlow
Martin-Saunders Property Services Ltd
Reference: 166448756
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 16/01/2024
Expiry date: 15/01/2034
Current heating cost: £945/year
Potential heating cost: £593/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £6,533
Recommendations
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Add additional 80 mm jacket to hot water cylinder (£15 - £30)
- Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£10)
- High heat retention storage heaters and dual immersion cylinder (£1,200 - £1,800)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Registered land (INSPIRE)
This location falls inside an HM Land Registry INSPIRE registered freehold polygon.
Plot: ~4,733 m² (1.17 acres)
Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.
Floorplans
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EPC Graphs
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Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 14/05/2026 (5 months ago) | £100,000 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GROOMS COTTAGE RAVEN LANE, LUDLOW, SHROPSHIRE, SY8 1BW | £250,000 | 15/07/2025 | Other |
| 3 MARKET STREET, LUDLOW, SHROPSHIRE, SY8 1BP | £371,700 | 04/02/2025 | Other |
| 14A - 14F CASTLE STREET, LUDLOW, SHROPSHIRE, SY8 1AT | £975,000 | 13/11/2023 | Other |
| Same street 8 COLLEGE COURT, LUDLOW, SHROPSHIRE, SY8 1BZ | £105,000 | 04/10/2023 | Flat |
| 6A THE ANGEL, LUDLOW, SHROPSHIRE, SY8 1LT | £770,000 | 25/07/2023 | Other |
| 4 QUALITY SQUARE, LUDLOW, SHROPSHIRE, SY8 1AR | £287,500 | 31/01/2023 | Other |
| Same street 21 COLLEGE COURT, LUDLOW, SHROPSHIRE, SY8 1BZ | £145,000 | 25/01/2023 | Flat |
| 9 CASTLE STREET, LUDLOW, SHROPSHIRE, SY8 1AS | £10,000 | 22/12/2022 | Other |
| Same street 10 COLLEGE COURT, LUDLOW, SHROPSHIRE, SY8 1BZ | £105,000 | 13/12/2022 | Flat |
| Same street 11 COLLEGE COURT, LUDLOW, SHROPSHIRE, SY8 1BZ | £140,000 | 26/10/2022 | Flat |
| Same street 5 COLLEGE COURT, LUDLOW, SHROPSHIRE, SY8 1BZ | £155,000 | 18/05/2022 | Flat |
| Same street 3 COLLEGE COURT, LUDLOW, SHROPSHIRE, SY8 1BZ | £150,000 | 11/03/2022 | Flat |
| 48 MILL STREET, LUDLOW, SHROPSHIRE, SY8 1BB | £2,280,000 | 31/01/2022 | Other |
| 2 CASTLE STREET, LUDLOW, SHROPSHIRE, SY8 1AT | £375,000 | 14/01/2022 | Other |
| PARISH OFFICE, 2 COLLEGE STREET, LUDLOW, SHROPSHIRE, SY8 1AN | £55,000 | 17/12/2021 | Other |
Street average: £133,333 (6 sales)
Area average: £597,133 (9 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Shropshire. Series: All dwelling types. As of July 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Shropshire. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Shropshire.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Shropshire: £593/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shop | Lanka vintage | 0.0 miles |
| Shop | Draycott & Charles | 0.0 miles |
| Bus stop | Ludlow Mill Street | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Ludlow Corve Street | 0.1 miles |
| Train station | Ludlow | 0.3 miles |
| Hospital | Ludlow Hospital | 0.5 miles |
| Train station | Craven Arms | 7.1 miles |
| Hospital | Leominster Community Hospital | 10.1 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 |
| Shoplifting | 13 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total incidents | 89 |
Within 1 mile during Aug 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Laurence CofE Primary School | Primary | 0.3 miles | Good — 24 Apr 2024 |
| Ludlow Church of England School | Secondary | 0.7 miles | Good — 12 May 2020 |
| Ludlow Primary School | Primary | 0.9 miles | Good — 4 Mar 2024 |
| Overton School | Other | 1.9 miles | Good — 11 Oct 2022 |
| Moor Park School | Other | 2.1 miles | — (No rating) |
Rental Comparables
Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.
| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bed Flat, College Court, SY8 | £820/mo | 2 | 0.02 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Maple Close, SY8 | £825/mo | 2 | 0.83 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £823/mo (2 listings)
Rent-driven metrics
Based on OpenRent comparables.
- This street — Gross yield for this street only (Land Registry sales + rental comparables, same postcode + street).
- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
- Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
- Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
- Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
- Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
- Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
- ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).