Town Pop. 220

Living in Longden: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Longden comes out at 36/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 8/100 versus a median of 60/100. That makes it the 8th highest-scoring of the 14 places in the SY5 postcode district.

The SY5 district averages 45/100, putting Longden 9 points below its own postcode area. That is 14 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (94) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: SY5 postcode district.

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Longden scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
163.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 16 crimes
↑ 118% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 266% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
↑ 180% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 3 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
Vehicle crime 3 crimes
↑ 183% above national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 9 crimes
  2. 2 Little Barnyard 8 crimes
  3. 3 Green Lane 5 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
74
Air Quality NO₂ 2.919 · PM2.5 4.957 · PM10 8.635 µg/m³
81
Green Space 59
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Requires Improvement
  • Longden CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
6
A&E departmentsRoyal Shrewsbury Hospital3.9 mi
Princess Royal Hospital13.6 mi
New Cross Hospital30.7 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust3.6 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryPontesbury & Worthen Medical Practice2.6 mi
GP capacity2,126 patients per GP
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Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
8
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Shropshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
70.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 11 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate55.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.3%Unemployed2.7%Retired34%Student2.8%Other inactive5.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.4%Skilled & technical36.2%Routine & elementary18.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.3%Level 3 (A levels)16.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.2%Apprenticeship7.5%Other (incl. vocational)3.4%
Home ownership82.4%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
39
Council tax Shropshire · 2026-27
A £1,685
B £1,966
C £2,247
D £2,528
E £3,090
F £3,652
G £4,213
H £5,056
Energy South Wales region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
6
Shrewsbury 5.2 mi
Church Stretton 8 mi
Yorton 11.5 mi
J7 M54 12 mi
J7 M54 12.5 mi
J6 M54 14.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Longden in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Lythbank 36 1.5 mi away ⇄
Hanwood 39 2.2 mi away ⇄
Pontesbury 41 2.7 mi away ⇄
Bayston Hill 60 2.7 mi away ⇄
Dorrington (Shropshire) 36 3.0 mi away ⇄
Condover 37 3.2 mi away ⇄
Minsterley 33 4.2 mi away ⇄
Ford 32 4.8 mi away ⇄
Snailbeach 32 5.1 mi away ⇄
Shrewsbury 64 5.2 mi away ⇄
Westbury (Shropshire) 42 5.7 mi away ⇄
Cross Houses 33 6.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Longden a nice place to live?

Longden has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Longden is 36/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Longden?

Longden is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 36 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Longden

SY5 45 ⇄

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