Postcode SY5 9GZ is located in a rural hamlet, 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 34.6 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 5.0 miles away.
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 34.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 6.4% 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 9GZ.
Hanwood, Pontesbury & Minsterley near SY5 9GZ 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 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
In the SY5 9GZ 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: 16/11/2025.