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 miles32.7 km
- Dudley 23.3 miles37.6 km
- Telford 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Shrewsbury 8.7 miles14.1 km
- Stafford 24.3 miles39.1 km
- Kidderminster 22.8 miles36.6 km
- Stourbridge 23.2 miles37.4 km
- Tipton 24.2 miles39 km
- Brierley Hill 23 miles37 km
- Willenhall 23.6 miles38 km
- Wellington 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Stourport-on-Severn 24.4 miles39.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Cressage Built-up area 0.3 miles0.4 km
- Severn Valley Ward 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Sheinton Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Cound Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Leighton and Eaton Constantine Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Harley Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Kenley Parish 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Wroxeter and Uppington Parish 3 miles4.9 km
- Much Wenlock Built-up area 3 miles4.9 km
- Buildwas Parish 3.1 miles5 km
- Hughley Parish 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Acton Burnell Built-up area 3.7 miles6 km
Example postcodes in Cressage
SY5 6DF, SY5 6BW, SY5 6AD, SY5 6DX, SY5 6BU, SY5 6DH, SY5 6AB, SY5 6DB, SY5 6BT … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 38.1 miles61.3 km
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 49.6 miles79.9 km
- Wellington Railway Station 6.2 miles10 km
- Telford Central Railway Station 7.8 miles12.5 km
Hotels near Cressage Ad
- Riverside Shrewsbury by Greene King Inns 4 2 miles3.2 km
- The Huntsman of Little Wenlock 4 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Mytton and Mermaid - Brunning and Price 4 4.6 miles7.3 km
- The Corbet Arms 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Best Western Valley Hotel 3 4.6 miles7.4 km
- The Lion 4 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Abbots Mead Hotel 2 7.9 miles12.8 km
- Tontine Hotel & Bar 5.1 miles8.2 km
- The Telford Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort 4 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Lion and Pheasant Hotel 4 8 miles12.9 km
Schools in Cressage
- Christ Church C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Viroconium Archaeological site 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Attingham Estate 4.4 miles7.2 km
- Bomere Wood Forest 6.1 miles9.8 km
- New Bucks Head Stadium 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Madeley Court Estate 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Greenhous Meadow Stadium 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Sundorne Castle Estate 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Davenport House Estate 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Patshull Hall Estate 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Clee Hills Hill 15 miles24.1 km
- Ludlow Racecourse Recreation 17.4 miles28 km
- Whattal Castle Historic site 19.4 miles31.2 km