Postcode SY5 8NY 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 59.7 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 3.0 miles away.
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 59.7 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SY5 8NY.
Hanwood, Pontesbury & Minsterley near SY5 8NY 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 3 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
In the SY5 8NY postcode area, located within Hanwood, Pontesbury & Minsterley, there are no schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.