Tern Hill, Shropshire

Tern Hill is a small rural settlement in Shropshire, sitting at an important crossroads on the old route between Shrewsbury and Newcastle-under-Lyme, close to the River Tern from which it takes its name. With a population of just 612, Tern Hill has a quiet, rural character, though it has long had strategic significance owing to its position on this historic road junction.

The village is best known for its connection to RAF Tern Hill, an active military airfield that has been in use since the First World War and continues to serve as an Army Air Corps base today. The airfield has played a significant role in British military aviation history, and its presence has shaped the character of the immediate area for over a century.

Tern Hill sits in attractive, gently undulating Shropshire farmland, offering a peaceful rural setting while remaining within easy reach of the larger towns of Market Drayton and Shrewsbury. The surrounding countryside is excellent for walking, with the River Tern providing a pleasant natural feature nearby. House prices average £268,000, reflecting the more rural and spacious nature of housing in this small settlement.