Welcome to Wistanstow
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Wistanstow is a village and parish in Shropshire, England. Wistanstow is located about 5 miles (8.0 km) south of Church Stretton and 8+1⁄2 miles (13.7 km) north of Ludlow. It is about 2 miles (3.2 km) north of Craven Arms. It is just off the main Shrewsbury-Hereford road, the A49. The large parish, of 5,231 acres (8.2 sq mi; 2,100 ha), includes a number of other small settlements: Woolston, Upper Affcot, Cwm Head, Bushmoor, Strefford, Whittingslow, Felhampton and Cheney Longville, and a population of 724 was recorded in the 2001 census, increasing to 812 at the 2011 Census.The River Onny flows through the parish, southwest of the village, also Leamoor Common and Wettles are to the north of the village.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
2,163 hectares |
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Population |
788 (2021) |
Density |
36 people/km2 |
Mean age |
44.8 |
Ward |
Church Stretton and Craven Arms |
District |
Shropshire |
Postcodes |
SY6, SY7 |
ONS ID |
E04011392 |
Council
Contact details for Wistanstow Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Wistanstow Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Wistanstow Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Wistanstow Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Wistanstow Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Wistanstow Parish.
Local News
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'Flow' bridge opened at Shropshire rail crossing in 'UK first'
Published: 27th Jan 2023
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Concerns over disabled access at new Shropshire footbridge
Published: 31st Jan 2023
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Shropshire village goes with the 'Flow' as new rail bridge replaces 'dangerous crossings'
Published: 27th Jan 2023