Welcome to Berrington
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Berrington is a small village and civil parish in Shropshire, England. According to the 2001 census the village had a population of 30, though the parish, which also includes the larger village of Cross Houses and other settlements such as Betton Strange and Cantlop, had a population of 805 in total.The village is about five miles SE of Shrewsbury. The local newsletter, The Village Pump, is distributed bi-monthly. There is a phone box and a village hall. A notable feature in the parish, but not the village itself, is Cantlop Bridge. The village primary school closed in 1994 and has since been converted into a private residence. A damaged wooden effigy in the parish church (All Saints) is known locally as 'Old Scriven'. It is said that he once fought a lion, hence his damaged face. Berrington Manor is a Grade II* listed 17th century timber-framed house, located opposite All Saints church.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
1,788 hectares |
---|---|
Population |
1,199 (2021) |
Density |
67 people/km2 |
Mean age |
38.0 |
Ward |
Severn Valley |
District |
Shropshire |
Postcodes |
SY5 |
ONS ID |
E04011219 |
Council
Contact details for Berrington Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Berrington Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Berrington Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Berrington Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Berrington Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Berrington Parish.
Local News
Hosted and licensed by Shropshire Star
Shrewsbury solar farm appeal dismissed
Published: 4th Apr 2024
Hosted and licensed by BBC
Shropshire solar farm appeal after planning application rejected
Published: 4th Jan 2024
Hosted and licensed by Shropshire Star
Planning inquiry starts over rejected solar farm near Shrewsbury
Published: 5th Mar 2024