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
Hosted and licensed by Shropshire Star
Charities clean up to the tune of £11000 at soap box derby presentation
Published: 12th Oct 2023
Hosted and licensed by Ludlow Advertiser
Batman, tin of biscuits and UFO take part in Soap Box Derby
Published: 28th Jun 2023
Hosted and licensed by Shropshire Star
Long history of big cats being sighted in the region
Published: 18th Sep 2023