Castle Street A488 is a street located in Clun, Shropshire
About Castle Street A488
Castle Street A488 is a section of the A488, which is an A road, making it an important national route.
Castle Street links Newport Street (A488) and Newport Street.
The street is located within the Shropshire Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the West Midlands region of the UK.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number (USRN) of of 36500068 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of SY7 8JU, SY7 8JX and SY7 8JY.
It is located within the county of Shropshire, situated in the West Midlands region of the UK. It's 140.16 miles North West from central London., 22.87 miles South West from Shrewsbury, 28.81 miles North West from Hereford and 37.9 miles North West from Worcester.
Property types, tenure and build ages for Castle Street A488
🏠 The majority of homes are Owner-occupied.
| Tenure | Count |
|---|---|
| Owner-occupied | 26 |
| Private Rental | 4 |
🧱 Most homes are Mid-Terrace House and Semi-Detached House.
| Property Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Mid-Terrace House | 8 |
| Semi-Detached House | 8 |
| End-Terrace House | 6 |
| Detached House | 6 |
| Detached Bungalow | 2 |
📆 Properties were built between 1900 and 1986, with most built around 1900.
| Min Year | Max Year | Median | Mode | Average | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 1986 | 1900 | 1900 | 1915 | 18 |
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02006044 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 07/02/2025.
Budget Friendly Hotels near Castle Street A488
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|
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1: Name:Travelodge Ludlow Address: Foldgate Ln, Ludlow, SY8 1LS Telephone: 0871 984 6347 Visit Hotel Page |
14.76 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Ludlow Woofferton Address: A49 Station Rd, Woofferton, Ludlow, SY8 4AL Telephone: 0871 984 6086 Visit Hotel Page |
15.66 |
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3: Name:Travelodge Shrewsbury Bayston Hill Address: A5, A49, Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury, SY3 0DA Telephone: 0871 984 6103 Visit Hotel Page |
21.15 |
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4: Name:Holiday Inn Express Shrewsbury Address: Shrewsbury Business Park, Sitka Drive Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
22.87 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Shrewsbury Town Centre Address: Smithfield Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
23.00 |
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Known Addresses for Castle Street A488
Our data shows that Castle Street A488 is a residential street.
- 🏠 1
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £162,500 | £165,000 | £163,750 | 2 |
| 2017 | £325,000 | £178,000 | £251,500 | 2 |
| 2018 | £128,500 | £128,500 | £128,500 | 1 |
| 2019 | £145,000 | £365,000 | £255,000 | 2 |
| 2020 | £189,950 | £165,500 | £236,488 | 4 |
| 2021 | £375,000 | £200,000 | £271,667 | 3 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2025. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Location Details
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| Castle Street A488 | |
| Latitude | 52.423139 |
| Longitude | -3.031367 |
| OS Easting (X): | 329873 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 281114 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SO299811 |
Known Residential Addresses for Castle Street A488
- FAIRFIELD
- 8
- 6
- 26
- CASTLE HOUSE
- THE BAKE HOUSE, 2
- RUSSET COTTAGE, 11
- 5
- 20
- 10
- 24
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 04:47 |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 21:40 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Shobdon Saws 19 June 2025 at 17:00 (13.96 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Sunny day |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 28.8°C (35.7%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | E (6 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00147704 |
|---|---|
| ONS Area Name | Agricultural Communities |
| Average Age | 48.35 |
| Area Population | 2317.00 |
| Male Population | 1172.00 (51%) |
| Female Population | 1145.00 (49%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 10 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01029003 |
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| LSOA Name: | Shropshire 037B |
| SOA Code: | 2c |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02006044 |
| MSOA Name: | Shropshire 037 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Morrisons Newtown |
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| Pool Road, Newtown SY16 3AH |
| 01686 623440 |
| Distance: 12.98 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Newtown |
| Tesco Newtown Superstore |
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| Pool Rd, Newtown, SY16 1DW |
| 0345 671 9388 |
| Distance: 13.13 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Newtown Superstore |
| Iceland Newtown |
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| High Street, GBack Lane, Newtown, SY16 2NX |
| 01686628946 |
| Distance: 13.54 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Newtown |
| Tesco Ludlow Superstore |
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| Station Dr, Ludlow, SY8 2PQ |
| 0345 677 9444 |
| Distance: 13.68 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Ludlow Superstore |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01588 - Bishops Castle |
| Area Code: 01547 - Knighton |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater than 2 Mbps | 8.6 | 8.1 | 19.8 | N | 15 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Shropshire |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Shropshire Council, Chief Executives Office, Shirehall, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury &Shropshire |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: General enquiries |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Ludlow |
| The Member of Parliament is Stuart Anderson |
| Details for the MP Stuart Anderson on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Stuart Anderson on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Stuart Anderson won with a majority of 1,624 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 76,677 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Clun Ward |
| Parish: Clun Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Shropshire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
St George's CofE Primary School
Address: St George's CofE Primary School, School Road, Clun, Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 8JQ
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact:
Nearest Hospitals
| Bishop's Castle Community Hospital |
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| Address: Union Street, Bishop's Castle, SY9 5AJ, |
| NHS Sector |
| Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 01588 638220 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 8.07 (miles) |
| Directions from to Bishop's Castle Community Hospital |
| Nuffield Health, Shrewsbury Hospital |
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| Address: Longden Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 9DP, |
| Independent Sector |
| Nuffield Health |
| Telephone: 0800 015 5020 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 34.68 (miles) |
| Directions from to Nuffield Health, Shrewsbury Hospital |
| The Redwoods Centre |
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| Address: Somerby Drive, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury, SY3 8DS, |
| Independent Sector |
| Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 0300 790 7000 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 35.6 (miles) |
| Directions from to The Redwoods Centre |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
BUTLER AND FINNIGAN
Address: DENTAL SURGERY, 2 MARKET SQUARE, BISHOPS CASTLE, SHROPSHIRE, SY9 5BN
Distance: 5.14 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 3 WYLCWM PLACE, KNIGHTON, POWYS, LD7 1AE
Distance: 5.51 miles
Contact: :
CRAVEN ARMS DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: THE GATEWAY, AUCTION YARD, CRAVEN ARMS, SY7 9QJ
Distance: 8.31 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 15 BURWAY ROAD, CHURCH STRETTON, SHROPSHIRE, SY6 6DL
Distance: 12.33 miles
Contact: :
REDCOTE SURGERY
Address: 2 CENTRAL AVENUE, CHURCH STRETTON, SHROPSHIRE, SY6 6EE
Distance: 12.38 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
THE MEADOWS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: TURNPIKE MEADOW, CLUN, CRAVEN ARMS, SHROPSHIRE, SY7 8HZ
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: tel: 01588 640573
BISHOPS CASTLE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: SCHOOL HOUSE LANE, BISHOPS CASTLE, SY9 5ER
Distance: 5.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01588 638285
WYLCWM STREET SURGERY
Address: WYLCWM STREET, KNIGHTON, POWYS, LD7 1AD
Distance: 5.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01547 528523
LEINTWARDINE
Address: THE SURGERY, JAY LANE, LEINTWARDINE, SHROPSHIRE, SY7 0LG
Distance: 7.56 miles
Contact: tel: 01547 540355
CRAVEN ARMS SURGERY
Address: 20 SHREWSBURY ROAD, CRAVEN ARMS, SHROPSHIRE, SY7 9PY
Distance: 8.36 miles
Contact: tel: 01588 672309
MONTGOMERY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: WELL STREET, MONTGOMERY, SY15 6PF
Distance: 10.62 miles
Contact: tel: 01686 668217
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
BISHOPS CASTLE PHARMACY
Address: CHURCH STREET, BISHOPS CASTLE, SHROPSHIRE, SY9 5AE
Distance: 4.98 miles
Contact: tel: 01588 638408
BOOTS
Address: 5 WYLCWM PLACE, KNIGHTON, LD7 1AE
Distance: 5.51 miles
Contact: tel: 01547 528313
LUNTS PHARMACY
Address: DROVERS HOUSE, THE AUCTION YARD, CRAVEN ARMS, SHROPSHIRE, SY7 9BZ
Distance: 8.34 miles
Contact: tel: 01588 672327
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
THE OPTICIAN (BISHOPS CASTLE)
Address: 29 CHURCH STREET, BISHOPS CASTLE, SY9 5AD
Distance: 4.98 miles
Contact: :
EVANS AND JONES OPTICIANS
Address: 14 BROAD STREET, KNIGHTON, POWYS, LD7 1BL
Distance: 5.51 miles
Contact: :
SUZANNE FLOYD OPTOMETRIST
Address: 5 DALE STREET, CRAVEN ARMS, SHROPSHIRE, SY7 9PB
Distance: 8.38 miles
Contact: :
THE OPTICIAN (MONTGOMERY)
Address: INSTITUTE HOUSE, ARTHUR STREET, MONTGOMERY, POWYS, SY15 6RA
Distance: 10.72 miles
Contact: :
SARAH BANKS LTD
Address: MONTGOMERY ACTIVITY CENTRE, SCHOOL BANK, MONTGOMERY, POWYS, SY15 6QA
Distance: 10.78 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Knucklas Station is 5.17 miles away.
Address: Knucklas station, Glyndwr, Knucklas, Powys, LD7 1PN
Knucklas is situated on the Heart of Wales Line and is managed by Transport for Wales.
Knucklas Station is an unstaffed station.
Knighton Station is 5.41 miles away.
Address: Knighton station, Station Road, Knighton, Powys, LD7 1DT
Knighton is situated on the Heart of Wales Line and is managed by Transport for Wales.
Knighton Station is an unstaffed station.