Welcome to Pontesbury
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Pontesbury is a village and civil parish in Shropshire and is approximately eight miles southwest of Shrewsbury. In the 2011 census, the village had a population of 1,873 and the parish had a population of 3,227. The village of Minsterley is just over a mile further southwest. The A488 road runs through the village, on its way from Shrewsbury to Bishop's Castle. The Rea Brook flows close by to the north with the village itself nestling on the northern edge of the Shropshire Hills AONB. Shropshire County Council in their current Place Plan detail the development strategy and refer to Pontesbury and neighbouring Minsterley as towns.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
3,686 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
3,283 (2021) |
Density |
89 people/km2 |
Mean age |
44.5 |
Ward |
Longden |
District |
Shropshire |
Postcodes |
SY5 |
ONS ID |
E04011341 |
Council
Contact details for Pontesbury Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Pontesbury Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Pontesbury Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Pontesbury Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Pontesbury Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Pontesbury Parish.