Postcode SY5 8NL 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 54.9 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 2.5 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 low crime rate, with approximately 54.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 44.2% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 25 ft away from SY5 8NL.
Hanwood, Pontesbury & Minsterley near SY5 8NL 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 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 30 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 in Longden area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 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 | 15 | £425,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £251,500 |
| Terraced | 1 | £230,000 |
10 year median price trend in Longden
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.