Welcome to Wistanstow

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Introduction

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.

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Parish Information

Parish statistics

Area

2,163 hectares

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.

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Education

View educational establishments in Wistanstow Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.

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Business

Business directory listing local businesses operating within Wistanstow Parish.

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Planning

View recent planning applications submitted for Wistanstow Parish.

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Property

Price paid data for all property sold in Wistanstow Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.

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Heritage

Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Wistanstow Parish.

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Local News

'Flow' bridge opened at Shropshire rail crossing in 'UK first'

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'Flow' bridge opened at Shropshire rail crossing in 'UK first'

Published: 27th Jan 2023

Concerns over disabled access at new Shropshire footbridge

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Concerns over disabled access at new Shropshire footbridge

Published: 31st Jan 2023

Shropshire village goes with the 'Flow' as new rail bridge replaces 'dangerous crossings'

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Shropshire village goes with the 'Flow' as new rail bridge replaces 'dangerous crossings'

Published: 27th Jan 2023