Welcome to Montford
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Montford is a small village and parish in Shropshire, England. The village lies near the A5 road, on the north bank of the River Severn and is 3 miles north-west of the town of Shrewsbury. At the parish church of St Chad, Robert Waring Darwin, the father of the naturalist Charles Darwin, and Susannah Darwin, his mother, are buried in the churchyard, as is Charles' sister Susan. Indoors are two parish war memorials, a marble tablet commemorating the First World War dead, and a three-light east window commemorating those of the Second World War.The parish includes the larger villages of Montford Bridge and Shrawardine.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
2,022 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
566 (2021) |
Density |
28 people/km2 |
Mean age |
41.2 |
Ward |
Loton |
District |
Shropshire |
Postcodes |
SY4 |
ONS ID |
E04011319 |
Council
Contact details for Montford Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Montford Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Montford Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Montford Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Montford Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Montford Parish.
Local News
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Watch: Villagers dice with overtaking cars at 'death trap' A5 junction
Published: 18th Nov 2023
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Shropshire woman whose cottage has flooded 17 times in 20 years says community spirit is key | ITV News Central
Published: 23rd Oct 2023
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A5: Shropshire villagers call for safety improvements
Published: 27th Nov 2023