Cradley
Built-up area in Herefordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.123, -2.39 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 73 47 |
| Dialling code: | 01684 (Malvern) |
Cradley is a small village in Herefordshire, western England, a few miles south of Ledbury and close to the Malvern Hills. It sits in rolling countryside typical of the county, with orchards, pastures and lanes that make it popular with walkers and those seeking a quiet rural base.
The village retains a parish church, a pub and a collection of timber‑framed and stone cottages that hint at its long history; historically the area has been agricultural, including cider apple orchards, while today many residents commute to nearby towns. Local life centres on the village hall, church events and seasonal fêtes, giving Cradley a strong community feel despite its modest size.
Postcode districts covering Cradley
Most populated places nearby
- Gloucester 20 miles32.2 km
- Cheltenham 20.5 miles33.1 km
- Worcester 9.2 miles14.7 km
- Redditch 22.9 miles36.8 km
- Hereford 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Kidderminster 18.8 miles30.3 km
- Bromsgrove 20.1 miles32.4 km
- Great Malvern 3.1 miles5 km
- Droitwich Spa 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Evesham 18.9 miles30.4 km
- Stourport-on-Severn 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Tewkesbury 13.8 miles22.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Westfield Built-up area 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Cradley and Storridge Parish 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Mathon Parish 1.2 miles2 km
- West Malvern Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- West Ward 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Evesbatch Parish 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Hope End Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Upper Howsell Ward 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Bishops Frome & Cradley Ward 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Coddington Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Suckley Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Malvern Parish 3.1 miles5 km
Example postcodes in Cradley
WR13 5HY, WR13 5NU, WR13 5NF, WR13 5LE, WR13 5NG, WR13 5LQ, WR13 5LH, WR13 5AL, WR13 5LL … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 35.5 miles57.1 km
- Bristol Airport 53.1 miles85.4 km
- Malvern Link Railway Station 3 miles4.8 km
- Great Malvern Railway Station 3.2 miles5.1 km
Hotels near Cradley Ad
- Cotford Hotel 3 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Great Malvern Hotel 3 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Wheatsheaf Inn 3.3 miles5.3 km
- The Malvern Hills Hotel 3 4.6 miles7.5 km
- Colwall Park - Hotel, Bar & Restaurant 3 3.2 miles5.2 km
- The Abbey Great Malvern 4 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Halfway House 4 5.1 miles8.3 km
- The Hop Merchant's House 8.7 miles14 km
- Stanbrook Abbey Hotel, Worcester 4 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Cottage in the Wood 4 3.8 miles6.1 km
Schools in Cradley
- Cradley C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Blackmore Park Estate 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Stanbrook Abbey (1838-1871) Historic site 6.4 miles10.4 km
- Elgar Birthplace Museum Museum 6.9 miles11.1 km
- University of Worcester University 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Worcester Racecourse Recreation 8.5 miles13.6 km
- The Commandery Museum 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Pitchcroft Allotments Gardens 8.7 miles14 km
- Croome Court Estate 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Hoar Wood Forest 10.6 miles17.1 km
- Witley Court Historic site 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Westwood House Estate 13.2 miles21.3 km
- Rotherwas Estate 13.9 miles22.4 km