Welcome to Westbury
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Westbury is a village and parish in Shropshire, England. It includes the settlements of Caus Forest, Lake, Marche, Newtown, Stoney Stretton, Vennington, Wallop, Westbury, Whitton, Winsley and Yockleton. It lies 8 miles (13 km) west of the town of Shrewsbury, very close to the Wales-England border. It is located at 135 m altitude. It had a population of 1,352 according to the 2011 census. In 2005, Westbury parish expanded with the annexation of half of the former Wollaston parish. It is situated on the B4386 road which travels from Shrewsbury to Montgomery. Amenities include a Marstons Pub called 'The Lion', a medical practice surgery, and a cemetery on Hinwood Road. The primary school (St Mary's CE Aided) closed in 2017, merging in a federation with Worthen and Hope into the Long Mountain School at Worthen.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
4,249 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
1,783 (2021) |
Density |
42 people/km2 |
Mean age |
40.0 |
Ward |
Loton |
District |
Shropshire |
Postcodes |
SY21, SY5 |
ONS ID |
E04011383 |
Council
Contact details for Westbury Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Westbury Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Westbury Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Westbury Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Westbury Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Westbury Parish.
Local News
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Ollie Westbury's predicted Shrewsbury XI vs Charlton
Published: 18th Apr 2024
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Ollie Westbury debrief - Shrewsbury must show up again at Charlton
Published: 17th Apr 2024
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Ollie Westbury's Shrewsbury ratings v Wycombe: Low marks for struggling Salop
Published: 15th Apr 2024