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Bomere Heath & Montford Bridge

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About

Bomere Heath and Montford Bridge are rural areas located in Shropshire, England. The landscape is characterised by open fields, woodland, and the River Severn, which flows near Montford Bridge. The area is primarily agricultural, with scattered farms and small settlements. Bomere Heath is known for its namesake lake, Bomere Pool, a popular spot for fishing and walking.

Montford Bridge is a small village centred around its historic stone bridge, dating back to the 18th century, which crosses the River Severn. The area offers quiet country lanes and footpaths, connecting to the wider Shropshire countryside. Both locations provide a peaceful setting, with easy access to Shrewsbury, the county town, for amenities and transport links. The surrounding land is used for farming, with a mix of arable and livestock operations.

Area overview

On average Bomere Heath & Montford Bridge has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Bomere Heath & Montford Bridge is £44,400 per year. There are 9 schools in Bomere Heath & Montford Bridge: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
11%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bomere Heath & Montford Bridge Population
9,810
Population density
55 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,269
94.53%
Other White
171
1.74%
Indian
115
1.17%
Irish
40
0.41%
White and Asian (mixed)
33
0.34%
Total population: 9,805

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,719
42.93%
Owns with a mortgage
1,148
28.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
532
13.29%
Other social rented
374
9.34%
Other forms of private rent
103
2.57%
Total households: 4,004

Property prices in Bomere Heath & Montford Bridge

Based on 122 recent sales, the median property price is £314,272 in Bomere Heath & Montford Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £1,410,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bomere Heath & Montford Bridge in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bomere Heath & Montford Bridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached53£400,000
Flats3£143,000
Semi-Detached59£281,195
Terraced7£255,000

10 years median price trend in Bomere Heath & Montford Bridge

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bomere Heath & Montford Bridge.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.