Highley
Parish in Shropshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.447, -2.38 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 74 83 |
| Population: | 3,133 |
Highley is a compact riverside community in south Shropshire sitting on the west bank of the River Severn in the heart of the Severn Valley, with the ancient woodland of the Wyre Forest close by and the market towns of Bridgnorth and Bewdley within easy reach. The village enjoys steep, grassy slopes down to the river and extensive walking country created from reclaimed colliery tips, now used as parkland and viewpoints over the valley.
Historically shaped by coal mining, Highley retains a strong sense of community and industrial heritage: a preserved station on the Severn Valley Railway and a visitor centre celebrate the area's railway and mining past while drawing tourists. Today the local economy mixes commuting and small businesses with tourism and outdoor recreation, and village life is marked by active voluntary groups, a primary school and a handful of pubs and clubs that keep social life lively.
Postcode districts covering Highley
Most populated places nearby
- Birmingham 21.3 miles34.3 km
- Wolverhampton 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Dudley 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Walsall 19.3 miles31.1 km
- Telford 16.3 miles26.3 km
- West Bromwich 17.9 miles28.8 km
- Solihull 24.2 miles39 km
- Sutton Coldfield 24.8 miles39.9 km
- Worcester 18.7 miles30.1 km
- Cannock 23.2 miles37.3 km
- Redditch 21.8 miles35 km
- Shrewsbury 24.5 miles39.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Highley Built-up area 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Alveley Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Billingsley Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Kinlet Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Romsley Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Chelmarsh Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Upper Arley Parish 3 miles4.8 km
- Quatt Malvern Parish 3.3 miles5.2 km
- Glazeley Parish 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Sidbury Parish 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Deuxhill Parish 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Wribbenhall & Arley Ward 4.2 miles6.7 km
Example postcodes in Highley
WV16 6LA, WV16 6DU, WV16 6LR, WV16 6ED, WV16 6ER, WV16 6JY, WV16 6EZ, WV16 6JT, WV16 6EU … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 26.6 miles42.9 km
- East Midlands Airport 51.5 miles82.8 km
- Highley Railway Station 0.5 miles0.7 km
- Hampton Loade Railway Station 1.8 miles3 km
Hotels near Highley Ad
- Ye Olde Punchbowl Country Inn & Gardens 4 6.1 miles9.9 km
- The Falcon Hotel & Restaurant 6.1 miles9.9 km
- Parlors Hall Hotel 6.2 miles10 km
- The Old Vicarage 3 7.9 miles12.7 km
- The Woodberry 5 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Hogarths Stone Manor 4 9.4 miles15.1 km
- The Hopton Crown 4 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Granary Villa 3 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Stourport Manor Hotel 4 9 miles14.4 km
Schools in Highley
- Highley Community Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Wyre Forest Forest 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Davenport House Estate 7.1 miles11.5 km
- Aggborough Stadium 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Hagley Hall Country house 11 miles17.8 km
- Patshull Hall Estate 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Witley Court Historic site 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Clee Hills Hill 12.2 miles19.7 km
- Madeley Court Estate 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Easton Court Estate 14 miles22.5 km
- Molineux Stadium Stadium 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Wolverhampton Racecourse Recreation 14.7 miles23.6 km
- Westwood House Estate 15 miles24.1 km