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Longdon

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About

Longdon ward encompasses a primarily rural expanse on the eastern edge of the Malvern Hills district. The area is characterised by rolling farmland, scattered woodlands, and the hamlets of Longdon Green and Rye Cross. The terrain slopes gently towards the River Severn floodplain, with fields bounded by traditional hedgerows. The settlement pattern is one of isolated farms and historic houses rather than a central village, creating a quiet, agricultural landscape.

A notable feature is the presence of several large meres, including Whitesione and Ryemere, which are remnants of medieval fish ponds. The ward contains sections of the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal, where it passes through the hamlet of Parkgate. Longdon Marsh is a significant area of wetland pasture. The local church, St. Mary's in Longdon, is built using stone from the nearby Woolas quarries.

Area overview

On average Longdon has average deprivation and high crime levels. Approximately 4.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Longdon is £51,444 per year. The median sale price in Longdon is £515,000 (around £321 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £420,000 and £641,250. There are 2 schools in Longdon: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

8/10

Crimes per 1k residents

N/A

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in Longdon

Median price: £515,000

Price per sq ft: £321

Sales (last 12 months): 14

Typical range (middle 50%): £420K – £641K

Based on 14 recent sales, the median property price is £515,000 (about £321 per square foot) in Longdon area, with individual transactions ranging from £280,000 up to £1,075,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Longdon over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	12	£530,000	£324	£384,750	£487,500	£659,375	£915,500
Semi-Detached	2	£302,500	£321	£282,250	£291,250	£313,750	£322,750

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Longdon

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longdon.
Year	Detached	Semi-Detached
2016	£365,000	£275,000
2017	£495,000	£272,500
2018	£495,000	£283,500
2019	£480,000	£296,000
2020	£505,000	£235,000
2021	£525,500	£297,000
2022	£587,500	£490,000
2023	£725,000	£725,000
2024	£785,000	£320,000
2025	£577,500	£300,500
2026	£500,000	£325,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Longdon.
Year	Detached	Semi-Detached
2016	£232	£214
2017	£278	£299
2018	£292	£297
2019	£256	£273
2020	£284	£322
2021	£324	£345
2022	£314	£395
2023	£356	£489
2024	£487	£335
2025	£350	£284
2026	£321	£321

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Malvern Hills district.

Band A£1,634

Band B£1,906

Band C£2,179

Band D£2,451

Band E£2,996

Band F£3,540

Band G£4,085

Band H£4,902

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Longdon ward.

Local councillors

Jennie Watkins

Longdon - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative