Bridgnorth East and Astley Abbotts
Ward in Shropshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.545, -2.427 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 71 94 |
| Dialling code: | 01746 (Bridgnorth) |
Bridgnorth East and Astley Abbotts sits on the eastern side of Bridgnorth in rural Shropshire, England, taking in steep, wooded slopes down to the River Severn and the surrounding agricultural parishes. The ward blends the historic market town’s high-and-low streets, riverside promenades and heritage rail connections with the quieter village character of Astley Abbotts, where a medieval church and hedged farmland speak to a long history.
Economically it’s a mix of farming, independent shops, hospitality and tourism, with many residents commuting to larger centres while others work locally; socially the area supports active village halls, clubs and seasonal events that reflect Bridgnorth’s arts scene and rural traditions, giving a sense of community that is both historic and outward-looking.
Postcode districts covering Bridgnorth East and Astley Abbotts
Most populated places nearby
- Birmingham 23.8 miles
- Wolverhampton 13 miles
- Dudley 14.4 miles
- Walsall 19.2 miles
- Telford 9.3 miles
- West Bromwich 18.8 miles
- Cannock 20.3 miles
- Shrewsbury 18.3 miles
- Stafford 22.6 miles
- Kidderminster 13.5 miles
- Stourbridge 13.8 miles
- Halesowen 16.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Bridgnorth Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Bridgnorth West and Tasley Ward 1 mile
- Tasley Parish 1 mile
- Oldbury Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Astley Abbotts Parish 1.5 miles
- Stanmore Built-up area 2 miles
- Eardington Parish 2.4 miles
- Morville Parish 2.6 miles
- Quatford Built-up area 3 miles
- Worfield Built-up area 3.1 miles
- Chetton Parish 3.5 miles
- Stockton Parish 3.5 miles
Example postcodes in Bridgnorth East and Astley Abbotts
WV16 4EJ, WV16 4SZ, WV15 5AA, WV15 5AY, WV15 5EQ, WV16 4HN, WV15 5DG, WV15 6AL, WV16 4JZ … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 29.2 miles
- East Midlands Airport 50.1 miles
- Bridgnorth Railway Station 1 mile
- Hampton Loade Railway Station 5.3 miles
Hotels in Bridgnorth East and Astley Abbotts Ad
- Ye Olde Punchbowl Country Inn & Gardens 4
- The Falcon Hotel & Restaurant
- Parlors Hall Hotel
- The Woodberry 5
Schools in Bridgnorth East and Astley Abbotts
- Bridgnorth Endowed School Secondary
- St John's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Primary
- St Leonard's C of E Primary School Primary
- St. Mary's Bluecoat C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Davenport House Estate 2.6 miles
- Madeley Court Estate 6.2 miles
- Patshull Hall Estate 7.1 miles
- New Bucks Head Stadium 11 miles
- Wyre Forest Forest 11.6 miles
- Wolverhampton Racecourse Recreation 12.5 miles
- Viroconium Archaeological site 12.7 miles
- Molineux Stadium Stadium 12.8 miles
- Clee Hills Hill 13.4 miles
- Aggborough Stadium 13.8 miles
- Attingham Estate 13.9 miles
- Hagley Hall Country house 15.3 miles