Postcode SY5 8JE 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 34.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Hanwood, Pontesbury & Minsterley is £43,700 per year. The nearest station is Shrewsbury located about 5.2 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Hanwood, Pontesbury & Minsterley has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,920 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 34.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 2.1% 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 of residents in Hanwood, Pontesbury & Minsterley is £43,700 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SY5 8JE.
Hanwood, Pontesbury & Minsterley near SY5 8JE has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Shrewsbury located about 5.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £267,500 in Longden area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £984,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £460,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £253,000 |
| Terraced | 5 | £210,000 |
10 years price trend in Longden
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.