Tern ward is located in the northern part of Shropshire, encompassing rural landscapes and small settlements. The area is characterised by farmland, hedgerows, and scattered woodlands, typical of the Shropshire countryside. A mix of traditional cottages and modern housing can be found in its villages, with local amenities centred around community hubs like village halls and pubs.
The ward includes parts of the Weald Moors, a low-lying area with wetlands and waterways. The River Tern flows through the region, giving the ward its name. Agriculture remains a key part of the local economy, with arable and livestock farming common. Transport links include the A442 road, connecting the area to nearby towns such as Market Drayton and Newport.
On average Tern has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Tern is £44,832 per year. There are 5 schools in Tern: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Tern area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £990,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 47 | £360,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £143,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 55 | £285,000 |
| Terraced | 4 | £250,000 |
10 years price trend in Tern
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Holyhead Road
SY41EY
Bomere Heath & Montford Bridge
SY43AT
Bomere Heath & Montford Bridge
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Baschurch Road
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Baschurch Road
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Brook Road
SY44AD
Shrewsbury Road
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Bayston Hill & Atcham
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Bayston Hill & Atcham
SY44GA
Roden Lane
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Roden Lane
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Church Road
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Bayston Hill & Atcham
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Pelham Road
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Pelham Road
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Featherbed Lane
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Woodside
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Calcott Lane
SY44FA
Bayston Hill & Atcham
SY43AS
Bomere Heath & Montford Bridge
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Church Road
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The Grove
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Drury Lane
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Bayston Hill & Atcham
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Whitehouse Lane
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Cob Grove
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Pelham Road
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Pelham Road
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Green Close
SY43NR
Whitehouse Lane
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Yew Tree Bank
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Astley Court
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Canal Close
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Church Road
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Church Close
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Berwick Road
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Merrington Road
SY43QL
Bomere Heath & Montford Bridge
SY44QA
Caernarvon Lane
SY43NA
Broomhall Lane
SY44GB
Roden Lane
SY44SD
Sundorne Road
SY38BP
Shepherd's Lane
SY38ER
The Oval
SY41DY
Preston Montford Lane
SY43AL
Ellesmere Road
SY43LZ
Windsor Lane
SY43SF
Baschurch Road
SY44RW
Roden Lane
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Church Road
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.