Welcome to Richard's Castle (Shropshire)
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Richard's Castle is a village, castle and two civil parishes on the border of the counties of Herefordshire and Shropshire in England. The Herefordshire section of the parish had a population of 250 at the 2011 Census. The Shropshire section of the parish had a population of 424 at the 2011 Census.The village lies on the B4361 road, 5+1⁄2 miles (8.9 km) south of the historic market town of Ludlow. It is to some degree a dispersed settlement, with an older core near the castle, some 3⁄4 mile (1.2 km) to the northwest of the now larger main part of the village which is situated on the B4361. There is a Village Hall and a traditional public house called The Castle Inn, both situated on the B4361.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
973 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
408 (2021) |
Density |
42 people/km2 |
Mean age |
45.5 |
Ward |
Ludlow South |
District |
Shropshire |
Postcodes |
SY8 |
ONS ID |
E04011345 |
Council
Contact details for Richard's Castle (Shropshire) Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Richard's Castle (Shropshire) Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Richard's Castle (Shropshire) Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Richard's Castle (Shropshire) Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Richard's Castle (Shropshire) Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Richard's Castle (Shropshire) Parish.
Local News
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Soap box derby gearing up to celebrate its 20th anniversary event
Published: 14th May 2024
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Richards Castle Soap Box Derby celebrates 20th anniversary
Published: 16th May 2024
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Inside the renovated Shropshire manor that once housed Irish nobility
Published: 22nd Feb 2024