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 miles23.8 km
- Shrewsbury 4.1 miles6.5 km
- Rhosllannerchrugog 24.8 miles40 km
- Wellington 13.6 miles21.8 km
- Oswestry 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Oswestry Rural 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Ryton 20.4 miles32.8 km
- Newport 20.3 miles32.6 km
- Bridgnorth 20 miles32.2 km
- Market Drayton 21.3 miles34.3 km
- Newtown 23.2 miles37.3 km
- Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn 22.7 miles36.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Hanwood Built-up area 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Great Hanwood Parish 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Longden Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Lythbank Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Radbrook Ward 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Bowbrook Ward 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Bayston Hill Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Meole Ward 3 miles4.9 km
- Ford Built-up area 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Bicton Parish 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Copthorne Ward 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Pontesbury Built-up area 3.2 miles5.1 km
Example postcodes in Longden
SY5 9LL, SY5 8BW, SY5 8EY, SY5 8RB, SY3 0BW, SY5 8JN, SY5 9LG, SY5 9LF, SY5 8AJ … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 45.4 miles73 km
- Birmingham International Airport 48.2 miles77.6 km
- Shrewsbury Railway Station 4.3 miles7 km
- Church Stretton Railway Station 9.8 miles15.7 km
Hotels near Longden Ad
- Rowton Castle Hotel 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Abbots Mead Hotel 2 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Lion and Pheasant Hotel 4 4.1 miles6.6 km
- The Corbet Arms 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Mytton and Mermaid - Brunning and Price 4 6.5 miles10.5 km
- St Nicholas Boutique Hotel 3 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Prince Rupert Hotel 4 4.1 miles6.6 km
- St Nicholas 4.2 miles6.8 km
- The Alb 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Riverside Shrewsbury by Greene King Inns 4 8.1 miles13 km
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 miles6 km
- Bomere Wood Forest 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Sundorne Castle Estate 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Attingham Estate 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Viroconium Archaeological site 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Osbaston Wood Forest 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Strata Marcella Abbey Historic site 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Aston Hall Estate 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Welshpool Stadium 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Whattal Castle Historic site 13.4 miles21.5 km
- Powis Castle Estate 14 miles22.5 km
- New Bucks Head Stadium 14.1 miles22.6 km