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 miles
- Wolverhampton 14.6 miles
- Dudley 12.7 miles
- Walsall 19.3 miles
- Telford 16.3 miles
- West Bromwich 17.9 miles
- Solihull 24.2 miles
- Sutton Coldfield 24.8 miles
- Worcester 18.7 miles
- Cannock 23.2 miles
- Redditch 21.8 miles
- Shrewsbury 24.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Highley Built-up area 0.4 miles
- Alveley Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Billingsley Parish 2.1 miles
- Kinlet Parish 2.5 miles
- Romsley Parish 2.6 miles
- Chelmarsh Parish 2.7 miles
- Upper Arley Parish 3 miles
- Quatt Malvern Parish 3.3 miles
- Glazeley Parish 3.4 miles
- Sidbury Parish 3.5 miles
- Deuxhill Parish 3.5 miles
- Wribbenhall & Arley Ward 4.2 miles
Example postcodes in Highley
WV16 6LJ, WV16 6NJ, WV16 6BF, WV16 6EN, WV16 6LX, WV16 6JL, WV16 6DT, WV16 6DY, WV16 6HJ … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 26.6 miles
- East Midlands Airport 51.5 miles
- Highley Railway Station 0.5 miles
- Hampton Loade Railway Station 1.8 miles
Hotels near Highley Ad
- Ye Olde Punchbowl Country Inn & Gardens 4 6.1 miles
- The Falcon Hotel & Restaurant 6.1 miles
- Parlors Hall Hotel 6.2 miles
- The Old Vicarage 3 7.9 miles
- Hogarths Stone Manor 4 9.4 miles
- The Woodberry 5 6.7 miles
- The Hopton Crown 4 7.8 miles
- Granary Villa 3 9.5 miles
- Stourport Manor Hotel 4 9 miles
Schools in Highley
- Highley Community Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Wyre Forest Forest 4.6 miles
- Davenport House Estate 7.1 miles
- Aggborough Stadium 7.4 miles
- Hagley Hall Country house 11 miles
- Patshull Hall Estate 11.3 miles
- Witley Court Historic site 11.3 miles
- Clee Hills Hill 12.2 miles
- Madeley Court Estate 13.2 miles
- Easton Court Estate 14 miles
- Molineux Stadium Stadium 14.4 miles
- Wolverhampton Racecourse Recreation 14.7 miles
- Westwood House Estate 15 miles