Postcode SY5 8LA 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 moderate crime levels, with around 50.1 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 4.0 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Hanwood, Pontesbury & Minsterley has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,363 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Hanwood, Pontesbury & Minsterley has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 50.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.7% 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 8LA.
Hanwood, Pontesbury & Minsterley near SY5 8LA 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 4 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 8LA postcode area, located within Hanwood, Pontesbury & Minsterley, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SY5 8LA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | R R Stores - Costcutter | Weir Road, Shrewsbury, SY5 8LA | Walking directions to R R Stores - Costcutter |
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.