Postcode SY5 8AG is located in a rural village, within the Longden ward of Shropshire in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Hanwood, Pontesbury & Minsterley area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Hanwood, Pontesbury & Minsterley is £50,305 per year. The nearest station is Shrewsbury located about 6.3 miles away.
Hanwood, Pontesbury & Minsterley has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,011 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 33% least deprived areas in England.
Hanwood, Pontesbury & Minsterley has a very low crime rate, with approximately 26.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hanwood, Pontesbury & Minsterley is £50,305 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SY5 8AG.
Hanwood, Pontesbury & Minsterley near SY5 8AG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Shrewsbury located about 6.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 in Longden area, with individual transactions ranging from £99,990 up to £984,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £427,500 |
| Flats | 1 | £120,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £251,500 |
| Terraced | 2 | £258,750 |
10 year median price trend in Longden
In the SY5 8AG postcode area, located within Hanwood, Pontesbury & Minsterley, there are no schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Shropshire district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.