Postcode SY5 9NX 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 56.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Bomere Heath & Montford Bridge is £51,285 per year. The nearest station is Shrewsbury located about 5.0 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 56.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Bomere Heath & Montford Bridge is £51,285 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SY5 9NX.
Bomere Heath & Montford Bridge near SY5 9NX 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 51 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 in Longden area, with individual transactions ranging from £99,990 up to £850,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £375,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £120,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £250,000 |
| Terraced | 10 | £212,500 |
10 year median price trend in Longden
Annual council tax rates for Shropshire district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SY5 9NX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Roger Arthur Evans
Longden - Elected 1 May 2025
Julia Buckley
Shrewsbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.