Longden
Ward in Shropshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.677, -2.836 |
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| OS grid ref: | SJ 43 09 |
| Dialling code: | 01743 (Shrewsbury) |
The ward centred on Longden sits a few miles south‑west of Shrewsbury in rural Shropshire, characterised by rolling farmland, hedgerows and a scattering of stone cottages and small hamlets. The landscape is peaceful and primarily agricultural, with lanes and footpaths that make it popular for local walking and country pursuits.
There is a strong village community feel, with a historic parish church, village hall and local pub acting as social hubs; many residents work on the land or commute into nearby towns. Historically the area has medieval roots and its settled, low‑density character means conservation of countryside and community events remain important parts of local life.
Postcode districts covering Longden
Most populated places nearby
- Telford 14.8 miles
- Shrewsbury 4.1 miles
- Rhosllannerchrugog 24.8 miles
- Wellington 13.6 miles
- Oswestry 15.3 miles
- Oswestry Rural 14.6 miles
- Ryton 20.4 miles
- Newport 20.3 miles
- Bridgnorth 20 miles
- Market Drayton 21.3 miles
- Newtown 23.2 miles
- Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn 22.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Hanwood Built-up area 0.7 miles
- Great Hanwood Parish 1.4 miles
- Longden Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Lythbank Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Radbrook Ward 2.7 miles
- Bowbrook Ward 2.7 miles
- Bayston Hill Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Meole Ward 3 miles
- Ford Built-up area 3.1 miles
- Bicton Parish 3.2 miles
- Copthorne Ward 3.2 miles
- Pontesbury Built-up area 3.2 miles
Example postcodes in Longden
SY5 8RG, SY5 0XD, SY5 8NA, SY5 9LS, SY5 8ET, SY5 0UX, SY5 9GD, SY5 8RD, SY5 8LZ … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 45.4 miles
- Birmingham International Airport 48.2 miles
- Shrewsbury Railway Station 4.3 miles
- Church Stretton Railway Station 9.8 miles
Hotels near Longden Ad
- Rowton Castle Hotel 4.2 miles
- Abbots Mead Hotel 2 4.1 miles
- Lion and Pheasant Hotel 4 4.1 miles
- The Corbet Arms 6.4 miles
- Mytton and Mermaid - Brunning and Price 4 6.5 miles
- Prince Rupert Hotel 4 4.1 miles
- Riverside Shrewsbury by Greene King Inns 4 8.1 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Shrewsbury 3 5.1 miles
- Albright Hussey Manor 4 6.7 miles
- Mercure Shrewsbury Albrighton Hall Hotel & Spa 4 6.7 miles
Schools in Longden
- Longden C of E Primary School Primary
- St Thomas and St Anne C of E Primary School Primary
- Trinity C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Greenhous Meadow Stadium 3.7 miles
- Bomere Wood Forest 4.1 miles
- Sundorne Castle Estate 6.9 miles
- Attingham Estate 7.1 miles
- Viroconium Archaeological site 7.9 miles
- Osbaston Wood Forest 11.3 miles
- Strata Marcella Abbey Historic site 11.5 miles
- Aston Hall Estate 12.8 miles
- Welshpool Stadium 12.9 miles
- Whattal Castle Historic site 13.4 miles
- Powis Castle Estate 14 miles
- New Bucks Head Stadium 14.1 miles