Highley

Parish in Shropshire, England

Coordinates:52.447, -2.38
OS grid ref:SO 74 83
Population:3,133
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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.

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Example postcodes in Highley

WV16 6JQ, WV16 6NH, WV16 6JT, WV16 6NA, WV16 6HP, WV16 6LL, WV16 6BF, WV16 6JY, WV16 6JZ … 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

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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