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Hanwood, Pontesbury & Minsterley

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About

Hanwood lies just southwest of Shrewsbury, characterised by its agricultural land and the presence of the historic Hanwood Hall. The area forms a transition between the urban fringe and the more rural landscapes to the west, with the River Severn flowing not far to the north. Local farming focuses on arable crops and livestock, shaping the surrounding fields and lanes.

To the west, the communities of Pontesbury and Minsterley sit at the foot of the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Pontesbury is a larger village with local services, while Minsterley has historical connections to lead mining. The distinctive, isolated hill of Pontesbury Hill, with its ancient hillfort, rises prominently above the settlements, offering views across the surrounding patchwork of farms and woodlands towards the Stiperstones ridge.

Area overview

On average Hanwood, Pontesbury & Minsterley has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hanwood, Pontesbury & Minsterley is £50,305 per year. There are 6 schools in Hanwood, Pontesbury & Minsterley: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Hanwood, Pontesbury & Minsterley is home to around 8,234 people, with a population density of about 104.9 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
10%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hanwood, Pontesbury & Minsterley Population
8,234
Population density
104.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.35(-42%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.87(-18%)
Public order
4.13(-32%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.52(-52%)
Other theft
3.04(-47%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,904
95.98%
Other White
146
1.77%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
35
0.43%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
27
0.33%
Irish
24
0.29%
Total population: 8,235

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,423
35.26%
Level 3 (A level)
1,214
17.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
997
14.51%
No qualifications
981
14.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
606
8.82%
Total 16+ residents: 6,872

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,654
46.59%
Owns with a mortgage
955
26.9%
Other social rented
354
9.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
326
9.18%
Social rents from council
127
3.58%
Total households: 3,550

Property prices in Hanwood, Pontesbury & Minsterley

Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £267,500 in Hanwood, Pontesbury & Minsterley area, with individual transactions ranging from £99,990 up to £850,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hanwood, Pontesbury & Minsterley 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 Hanwood, Pontesbury & Minsterley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced18£205,500
Detached41£400,000
Flats3£120,000
Semi-Detached51£247,000

10 years median price trend in Hanwood, Pontesbury & Minsterley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hanwood, Pontesbury & Minsterley.

All postcodes in Hanwood, Pontesbury & Minsterley

SY50TH

Linley Terrace

SY58AW

Meadowbrook Cottages

SY58HY

The Lea

SY50YQ

Rural Cottages

SY58PS

Longden

SY50EL

Drury Lane

SY50QS

Ashford Close

SY50SB

Carver Street

SY50QJ

Minsterley Road

SY50TJ

Linley Terrace

SY58PU

Nox Cottages

SY50YG

Pontesbury Hill

SY58EG

Longden

SY58JX

Woodhall Drive

SY50AJ

Horsebridge

SY50BN

Station Road

SY59PP

Rural Cottages

SY50QZ

Brook Road

SY50DR

Saddlers

SY50UZ

Main Road

SY50BL

The Laurels

SY50QT

Ashford Way

SY50FP

Nursery Lane

SY50EQ

Rea Valley

SY58RG

Birch Drive

SY58HG

Exfords Green

SY58AQ

Longden Common Lane

SY58LR

Post Office Lane

SY50TQ

Linley Avenue

SY50BH

Station Terrace

SY50RA

Brook Rise

SY59PN

Loton

SY58RH

Vine Close

SY58BJ

Rose Cottages

SY58RD

Poplars Avenue

SY50DG

Orchard Drive

SY58EW

Well Mead Lane

SY50RQ

Ash Grove

SY50DB

Callow Crescent

SY50DL

Rea Valley

SY50TN

Habberley Road

SY50UX

Longden

SY59GH

Longden

SY59QA

Rea Valley

SY50TS

Callow Lane

SY50QF

Brookside

SY50AW

Hinwood Road

SY50XS

New Cottages

SY58HX

Longden

SY50BJ

Station Road

SY50UE

The Square

SY50PL

Youngs Way

SY59PS

Brookside Gardens

SY50RP

Nills View

SY58EF

Longden

SY50XW

Longden

SY50XY

Upton View

SY50SD

Main Road

SY58BW

Redhill Drive

SY50XU

Pontesbury Hill

SY50HT

Plox Green

SY58AU

Rose Cottages

SY50YA

Pontesbury Hill Road

SY58HQ

Chapel Lane

SY58HU

Plealey Road

SY50BD

Station Road

SY50QX

Castle Green

SY58NG

Woodlands Avenue

SY58HE

Stapleton Common

SY58JQ

Longden

SY58JH

St Annes Way

SY30BD

Longden

SY59GY

Loton

SY30BS

Lyth Hill

SY50DH

Hem Lane

SY50FT

Rea Valley

SY50AD

Leigh Road

SY50AF

Furlong Cottages

SY50AR

Hinwood Road

SY50SQ

Rea Valley

SY50FJ

Bowler Close

SY58JB

Longden

SY50QA

Shrewsbury Road

SY50TL

Linley Avenue

SY50XR

New Farm Cottages

SY50PS

Main Road

SY58RF

Willow Drive

SY50QU

Station Villas

SY50BQ

Station View

SY50DW

Rea Valley

SY58PW

Longden

SY59GQ

Loton

SY59PZ

Loton

SY58HT

Longden

SY50AB

Kensington Gardens

SY50YN

Pontesbury Hill

SY50RB

Mount Way

SY58NY

Longden

SY59PH

Dorricotts Place

SY58AN

Plealey Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.