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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

SY58NX

Two Mile Cottages

SY58AX

Pools Cottages

SY58AS

Oak Terrace

SY58BP

Longden Road

SY50UH

Pontesford Hill

SY58RE

Oak Road

SY50AG

The Grove

SY59GA

Longden

SY50RH

Manor Park

SY50FS

Cross Leasow

SY50QD

Shrewsbury Road

SY58LT

Mill Lane

SY58LL

Rectory Gardens

SY50TP

Callow Lane

SY30BQ

Green Lane

SY58EZ

New Cottages

SY59PR

Brookside Gardens

SY59PX

Longden

SY59GF

Loton

SY50TE

Linley Avenue

SY58BQ

School Cottages

SY58BG

Long Row

SY50BG

Station Road

SY58JE

Longden

SY58AL

Longden Road

SY50PX

Manchester Cottages

SY30BP

Old Coppice

SY50AA

Leigh Road

SY50HL

Park Meadow

SY50EJ

Plox Green

SY50BP

Rea Valley

SY58LJ

Station Court

SY50XL

Longden

SY59PU

Station Cottages

SY50BY

Callow Crescent

SY50DN

Reabrook Farm Cottages

SY50XH

Main Road

SY50YU

Rea Valley

SY58AY

The Hazels

SY50DE

Oak Drive

SY50FB

Orchid Meadow

SY50YX

Longleat Close

SY58PT

Nox Bank

SY58BD

Orchard Lane

SY58NA

Mill Cottages

SY50FR

Hall View Drive

SY58HA

Summer House Lane

SY50AU

Maple Drive

SY50PN

Stallion Lane

SY50BA

Bath Mews

SY50BS

Malehurst Bank

SY58AG

Royal Oak Cottages

SY50FE

Linden Fields

SY58JR

Pound Lane

SY50PY

Main Road

SY58HJ

Longden Wood Cottage

SY50YF

Lower Road

SY50TD

Bogey Lane

SY50WT

Rea Valley

SY50AZ

Broom Drive

SY59PG

Loton

SY58LW

Vine Close

Data Sources

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