Postcode insights

SY5 9LY

Longden

Shropshire

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Detailed insights for SY5 9LY

Overview

Postcode SY5 9LY 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 56.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bomere Heath & Montford Bridge is £51,285 per year. The nearest station is Shrewsbury, about 5 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Bomere Heath & Montford Bridge has an average 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.

Crime level

6/10

Bomere Heath & Montford Bridge has an average crime rate, with approximately 56.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2%

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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Bomere Heath & Montford Bridge is £51,285 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SY5 9LY.

Flood risk

No risk

Bomere Heath & Montford Bridge near SY5 9LY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Shrewsbury located about 5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
331
Population density
168.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.91(-36%)
Other theft
14.6(+157%)
Burglary
7.73(+90%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.87(-36%)
Public order
4.3(-29%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
322
96.99%
Chinese
5
1.51%
Irish
4
1.2%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.3%
Total population: 332

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
107
37.28%
Level 3 (A level)
67
23.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
14.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
10.45%
No qualifications
25
8.71%
Total 16+ residents: 287

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
62
41.06%
Owns outright
61
40.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
9.27%
Shared ownership
8
5.3%
Other social rented
3
1.99%
Total households: 151

Property prices in Longden

Median price£282,000
Price per sq ft£278
Sales (last 12 months)47
Typical range (middle 50%)£220K – £415K

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £282,000 (about £278 per square foot) in Longden area, with individual transactions ranging from £99,990 up to £850,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Longden over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£415,000£283
Semi-Detached20£250,000£307
Terraced8£212,500£235
Flats1£120,000£172

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Longden

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longden.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£336,500£185,500£173,975
2017£296,000£207,500£182,475
2018£325,000£199,000£156,500
2019£310,000£209,950£205,000
2020£375,000£212,500£128,500
2021£352,500£199,000£163,750
2022£362,000£247,000£227,500
2023£487,500£250,000£145,000
2024£487,500£258,750£209,625
2025£385,000£250,000£227,500
2026£550,000£218,000£198,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longden.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Longden.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£228£220£210
2017£221£241£213
2018£222£213£262
2019£250£241£224
2020£256£249£174
2021£275£234£267
2022£298£264£275
2023£338£310£271
2024£285£285£264
2025£316£277£235
2026£316£349£240
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Longden.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Longden in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 9 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY5 9LY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SY5 9LY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Feb 20261, Manor Crest, Shrewsbury, SY5 9NZDetachedFreehold£283,000
18 Jul 20258, Manor Crest, Shrewsbury, SY5 9NZDetachedFreehold£320,000
27 Mar 202511, Albany Court, Shrewsbury, SY5 9NYSemi-DetachedFreehold£238,000
11 Sept 202530, The Leasowes, Shrewsbury, SY5 9LTSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000
09 Jun 202540, The Leasowes, Shrewsbury, SY5 9LTSemi-DetachedFreehold£253,000

Schools

In the SY5 9LY postcode area, located within Bomere Heath & Montford Bridge, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SY5 9LY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryTrinity CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Shropshire district (2025-26).

Band A£1,546
Band B£1,804
Band C£2,061
Band D£2,319
Band E£2,834
Band F£3,349
Band G£3,865
Band H£4,638

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SY5 9LY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Roger Arthur Evans

Longden - Elected 1 May 2025

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Julia Buckley

Shrewsbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictShropshireE06000051
Parliamentary ConstituencyShrewsburyE14001473
WardLongdenE05016042
ParishFordE04011272
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bomere Heath & Montford BridgeE02006028
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Shropshire 014FE01028979
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SY5 9LY

Is SY5 9LY (Bomere Heath & Montford Bridge) safe?

The area around SY5 9LY records about 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.

What is the average house price near SY5 9LY?

The median sale price around SY5 9LY in Bomere Heath & Montford Bridge is £282,000 (about £278 per square foot) based on 47 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SY5 9LY?

There is 1 school close to SY5 9LY, including Trinity CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SY5 9LY?

SY5 9LY scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,063 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SY5 9LY (Bomere Heath & Montford Bridge) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Shrewsbury covering SY5 9LY is Julia Buckley (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Roger Arthur Evans (Liberal Democrats).

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.