Cressage
Parish in Shropshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.63, -2.607 |
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| OS grid ref: | SJ 59 03 |
| Population: | 707 |
Cressage sits on the southern bank of the River Severn in rural Shropshire, England, surrounded by low-lying farmland and meadows with pleasant riverside walks. Its setting gives views towards the nearby uplands around Much Wenlock and the county town of Shrewsbury, and the landscape is a mix of arable fields, hedgerows and small woodlands.
Historically a small agricultural community, Cressage retains a number of older buildings and a quiet, close‑knit feel; the local economy is still largely rural though many residents commute to larger towns. The parish is popular with walkers, anglers and birdwatchers, and community life revolves around village amenities and occasional local events rather than any heavy industry.
Postcode districts covering Cressage
Most populated places nearby
- Wolverhampton 20.3 miles
- Dudley 23.3 miles
- Telford 6.1 miles
- Shrewsbury 8.7 miles
- Stafford 24.3 miles
- Kidderminster 22.8 miles
- Stourbridge 23.2 miles
- Tipton 24.2 miles
- Brierley Hill 23 miles
- Willenhall 23.6 miles
- Wellington 6.5 miles
- Stourport-on-Severn 24.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Cressage Built-up area 0.3 miles
- Severn Valley Ward 0.8 miles
- Sheinton Parish 1.6 miles
- Cound Parish 1.9 miles
- Leighton and Eaton Constantine Parish 1.9 miles
- Harley Parish 2 miles
- Kenley Parish 2.7 miles
- Wroxeter and Uppington Parish 3 miles
- Much Wenlock Built-up area 3 miles
- Buildwas Parish 3.1 miles
- Hughley Parish 3.5 miles
- Acton Burnell Built-up area 3.7 miles
Example postcodes in Cressage
SY5 6DG, SY5 6DH, SY5 6BZ, SY5 6AB, SY5 6DL, SY5 6DD, SY5 6EA, SY5 6DQ, SY5 6DZ … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 38.1 miles
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 49.6 miles
- Wellington Railway Station 6.2 miles
- Telford Central Railway Station 7.8 miles
Hotels near Cressage Ad
- The Fox 3.1 miles
- White Hart Cafe Bar & Bistro 5 miles
- The Telford Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort 4 6.7 miles
- Gaskell Arms Hotel & Restaurant 3 3.1 miles
- Half Moon Jackfield 3 6 miles
- Mytton and Mermaid - Brunning and Price 4 4.6 miles
- The Huntsman Inn of Little Wenlock 4 4.1 miles
- International Hotel Telford 7.4 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Shrewsbury 3 6.2 miles
- The Corbet Arms 7.3 miles
Schools in Cressage
- Christ Church C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Viroconium Archaeological site 3.2 miles
- Attingham Estate 4.4 miles
- Bomere Wood Forest 6.1 miles
- New Bucks Head Stadium 6.4 miles
- Madeley Court Estate 6.6 miles
- Greenhous Meadow Stadium 7.2 miles
- Sundorne Castle Estate 8.1 miles
- Davenport House Estate 11.5 miles
- Patshull Hall Estate 13.7 miles
- Clee Hills Hill 15 miles
- Ludlow Racecourse Recreation 17.4 miles
- Whattal Castle Historic site 19.4 miles