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Pontesbury, United Kingdom
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Pontesbury is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,873. Elevation: 354 ft (108 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).
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About Pontesbury
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 Council in their 2015 Place Plan detail the development strategy and refer to Pontesbury and neighbouring Minsterley as towns.
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| Population | 1,873 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 354 ft (108 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.6483°, -2.8904° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 47°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 39.9 inches (1,014 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $46,979 |
| Median Age | 48.3 years |
About Pontesbury
Pontesbury is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,873. The city sits at an elevation of 354 feet (108 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Pontesbury vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Pontesbury vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $46,979 |
| 37% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $46,979 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $903 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.1% |
| 14% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 170 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 54.8% |
| Public Transit | 1.3% |
| Work from Home | 27.2% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $354,828 |
| 26% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,174 |
| 1% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 69.5% |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 30.5% |
| Housing Units | 749 |
Property Tax
Climate in Pontesbury
Pontesbury has an average annual temperature of 9.8°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.3°C), the coldest is Jan (4.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 684 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.2°F |
| 13% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 354 ft (108 m) |
| Area | 1,309.3 sq mi (3,391.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.6483°N, 2.8904°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 4.2 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
Pontesbury has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 38°F in February to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.4") and July the driest (2.4").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 32.5% |
| 4% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 49.9% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1,309.3 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 54.8% |
| Public Transit | 1.3% |
| Work from Home | 27.2% |
Schools in Pontesbury
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Webb School and Science College | — | — | — | — |
| Pontesbury CE Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Pontesbury
6 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HearMe 2010s pop music | — | MP3 | |
| HearMe - 2020s Pop Music | 2020s pop music | MP3 | |
| Sunshine 855 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hereme 2000s pop | 2000's, pop | MP3 | |
| Hearme - 80s rock | 80d rock, 80’s rock | MP3 | |
| Wrexham Premier Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Pontesbury
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle of Shrewsbury Exhibition | ||||
| Cambrian Railways Museum | ||||
| Coleham Pumping Station | ||||
| Ditherington Flax Mill | ||||
| Land of Lost Content | ||||
| Oswestry Town Museum | ||||
| Shrewsbury Museum (The Music Hall) | ||||
| Soldiers of Shropshire Museum | ||||
| Soldiers of Shropshire Museum | ||||
| Tanat Valley Light Railway Museum | ||||
| The House on Crutches Museum | ||||
| Town Hall (museum) | ||||
| Wartime Aircraft Recovery Group Museum | ||||
| Wroxeter Roman City Museum | ||||
| Wroxeter Roman Site Museum | ||||
| WWII Museum |
Libraries in Pontesbury
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayston Hill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bishop's Castle Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Church Stretton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Craven Arms Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Oswestry Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Senior Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shrewsbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Lantern | 0.0 | |||||
| Wem Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Pontesbury
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Square | |||||
| Market Hall | |||||
| Oswestry Town Market | |||||
| The Square |
Restaurants in Pontesbury
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Pontesbury
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Pontesbury
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Pontesbury
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salopian Brewing Company | ||||
| St. Annes Brewery | ||||
| Stonehouse Brewery | ||||
| Three Tuns Brewery | ||||
| Three Tuns Brewery | ||||
| Three Tuns Brewery Sales |
Stadiums & Teams in Pontesbury
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Pontesbury
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | LPL | Large Airport |
| Manchester Airport | MAN | Large Airport |
| Hawarden Airport | CEG | Medium Airport |
| RAF Cosford | — | Medium Airport |
| RAF Shawbury | — | Medium Airport |
| Allensmore Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Arley Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ash House Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Ashcroft Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Berrow Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Breidden Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Broadmeadow Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bryngwyn Bach Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Byecross Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Chirk Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Clotton airstrip UL | — | Small Airport |
| Crumpton Oaks Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Dairy House Farm Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ditton Priors Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Elan Valley Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Fern Farm Airstrip UL | — | Small Airport |
| Forest Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Frandley House Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Green Acres Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Hanley Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Hardwicke Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Hawksview Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Hoe Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Knoll Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lane Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Ledbury Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Little Down Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lleweni Parc Glyndwr Soaring Club | — | Small Airport |
| Longford Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lower Grounds Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Midland Glider Club | — | Small Airport |
| Mill Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Mitton Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Nantclwyd Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| North Wales Gliding Club | — | Small Airport |
| Pear Tree Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Pencraig Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Peplow Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Phocle Green Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Pillows Barn Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Pound Green Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Rhedyn Coch Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Sandford Hall Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Seighford Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Shelsley Beauchamp Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Pontesbury
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Pontesbury Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Pontesbury
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Holy Trinity | |
| Plealey Methodist Chapel | |
| Pontesbury Baptist Church | |
| Pontesbury Congregational Church | |
| Pontesbury Methodist Church | |
| Saint George's Church | |
| St Edith | |
| St Mary |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Pontesbury?
Pontesbury has a population of 1,873 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,309.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.3 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.7% female and 49.4% male.
Is Pontesbury expensive to live in?
The median household income is $46,979, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $354,828 (26% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,174 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Pontesbury?
Pontesbury has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 264 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.9 inches.
How is the job market in Pontesbury?
Pontesbury has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $903. There are 170 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Pontesbury?
The median home value in Pontesbury is $354,828. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,174. The homeownership rate is 69.5%.
How are the schools in Pontesbury?
32.5% of adults in Pontesbury hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 49.9% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Pontesbury?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Pontesbury is 3.3% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 1.6% Asian. 97.1% of residents speak only English at home. 5.5% of the population are military veterans. 5.1% of residents have a disability.