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Copthorne

Ward in Shropshire, England

Coordinates:52.71, -2.783
OS grid ref:SJ 47 12
Dialling code: 01743 (Shrewsbury)
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Copthorne is a residential ward on the northern edge of Shrewsbury in Shropshire, within easy reach of the town centre and rail links. The neighbourhood is a mix of Victorian terraces, interwar semis and more recent developments, with small parades of shops, schools and local green spaces; the nearby River Severn and town heritage make it convenient for both commuters and people who work in the town.

The ward returns councillors to Shropshire Council and has an active local community with churches, clubs and residents’ groups. Economically it relies on local retail and services alongside commuting, while debates about conservation and new housing reflect a balance between preserving older streets and meeting modern needs.

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Transport links

  • Liverpool John Lennon Airport 43.1 miles69.4 km
  • Birmingham International Airport 46.9 miles75.5 km
  • Shrewsbury Railway Station 1.4 miles2.3 km
  • Yorton Railway Station 7.1 miles11.4 km

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Local points of interest

  • Greenhous Meadow Stadium 2.1 miles3.3 km
  • Bomere Wood Forest 3.5 miles5.6 km
  • Sundorne Castle Estate 3.8 miles6.2 km
  • Attingham Estate 5.2 miles8.4 km
  • Viroconium Archaeological site 6.3 miles10.2 km
  • Whattal Castle Historic site 11.4 miles18.3 km
  • Osbaston Wood Forest 11.6 miles18.7 km
  • New Bucks Head Stadium 11.8 miles19 km
  • Aston Hall Estate 12.4 miles20 km
  • Strata Marcella Abbey Historic site 13.8 miles22.1 km
  • Madeley Court Estate 14.9 miles24.1 km
  • Park Hall Stadium 15.3 miles24.6 km