Prees Higher Heath
Built-up area in Shropshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.919, -2.651 |
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| OS grid ref: | SJ 56 35 |
| Dialling code: | 01948 (Whitchurch) |
Prees Higher Heath is a small village in the north of Shropshire, England, forming part of the civil parish of Prees. It sits amid the gently rolling farmland typical of the county, a short drive from the larger village of Prees and market towns such as Wem and Whitchurch, with straightforward road links for commuters travelling towards Shrewsbury and beyond.
The settlement is mainly residential with adjoining agricultural land, and local life tends to centre on community amenities and countryside pursuits like walking and riding. Historically linked to the ancient parish of Prees, the area retains a quiet, rural character while relying on nearby market towns for shops, schools and other services, reflecting a mix of farming heritage and a modern commuter population.
Postcode districts covering Prees Higher Heath
Most populated places nearby
- Stoke-on-Trent 21.8 miles
- Telford 18.3 miles
- Newcastle-under-Lyme 18.1 miles
- Chester 21.5 miles
- Chester Castle 21 miles
- Shrewsbury 14.8 miles
- Crewe 14.8 miles
- Stafford 24.1 miles
- Wrexham 16.8 miles
- Buckley 24.9 miles
- Northwich 24.2 miles
- Winsford 19.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Prees Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Tilstock Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Whitchurch Rural Parish 2.3 miles
- Ightfield Parish 2.6 miles
- Whitchurch South Ward 2.8 miles
- Whitchurch Built-up area 3.7 miles
- Whixall Parish 3.8 miles
- Whitchurch Urban Parish 3.8 miles
- Whitchurch North Ward 3.9 miles
- Wem Rural Parish 4.4 miles
- Moreton Say Parish 4.5 miles
- Weston-under-Redcastle Parish 4.9 miles
Example postcodes in Prees Higher Heath
SY13 2HG, SY13 2HQ, SY13 2HF, SY13 2FQ, SY13 2TA, SY13 2HW, SY13 2FN, SY13 2EX, SY13 2HN … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 29.8 miles
- Manchester Airport 33.8 miles
- Prees Railway Station 2.1 miles
- Whitchurch Railway Station 3.5 miles
Hotels near Prees Higher Heath Ad
- Old Rectory Hotel 3 5.5 miles
- Hawkstone Hall Hotel & Gardens 3.9 miles
- Macdonald Hill Valley Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort 4 4.5 miles
- Soulton Hall 4 3.7 miles
- Hawkstone Park 3 4.3 miles
- The Old Mill Whitchurch 4 4 miles
- Burlton Inn 4 7.2 miles
- The Bear Inn, Hodnet 4 5.5 miles
- The Sun Inn 3 7.9 miles
- The Lion at Malpas 4 8.4 miles
Local points of interest
- Combermere Abbey Archaeological site 5.4 miles
- Whattal Castle Historic site 8.8 miles
- Cholmondeley Castle Estate 9.6 miles
- Blore Heath Historic site 10 miles
- Doddington Hall Estate 11.3 miles
- Bangor Racecourse Recreation 12.7 miles
- Sundorne Castle Estate 13 miles
- Aldersey Hall Estate 14 miles
- Alexandra Stadium Stadium 14.7 miles
- Crewe Hall Estate 15.4 miles
- Springfield House Estate 15.5 miles
- Aston Hall Estate 15.7 miles