Postcode SY5 9LJ is located in a rural village, within the Longden ward of Shropshire in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Bomere Heath & Montford Bridge area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 68.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Bomere Heath & Montford Bridge is £44,400 per year. The nearest station is Shrewsbury located about 5.1 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Bomere Heath & Montford Bridge has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,063 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.
Bomere Heath & Montford Bridge has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 68.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 2.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Bomere Heath & Montford Bridge is £44,400 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SY5 9LJ.
Bomere Heath & Montford Bridge near SY5 9LJ 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 5.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 37 recent sales, the median property price is £312,000 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 | 18 | £430,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £120,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £253,000 |
| 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.