Shifnal
Built-up area in Shropshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.668, -2.369 |
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| OS grid ref: | SJ 75 07 |
| Population: | 6,240 |
| Dialling code: | 01952 (Telford) |
Shifnal in Shropshire is a compact market town on the edge of the West Midlands urban fringe, lying between Telford and Wolverhampton and within commuting distance of Birmingham. It has a tidy historic centre with Tudor and Georgian buildings, pleasant streets and immediate access to rolling Shropshire countryside; the town is served by the M54 corridor and a local railway station on the line between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury.
With medieval origins and a prominent parish church, St Andrew's, Shifnal retains a strong community feel, independent shops, pubs and regular local events. The economy is a mix of local services, light industry and commuters to larger centres, and nearby attractions such as RAF Cosford and the Ironbridge Gorge add historic and cultural interest for visitors and residents alike.
Postcode districts covering Shifnal
Most populated places nearby
- Birmingham 24.9 miles40.1 km
- Wolverhampton 11.4 miles18.4 km
- Dudley 16.3 miles26.2 km
- Walsall 17.7 miles28.5 km
- Telford 4.8 miles7.7 km
- West Bromwich 18.8 miles30.2 km
- Newcastle-under-Lyme 24.7 miles39.8 km
- Sutton Coldfield 24 miles38.7 km
- Cannock 15 miles24.1 km
- Shrewsbury 16.7 miles27 km
- Stafford 14.7 miles23.6 km
- Kidderminster 20.3 miles32.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Shifnal South and Cosford Ward 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Kemberton Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Hollinswood and Randlay Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Shifnal North Ward 2.5 miles4.1 km
- The Nedge Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Priorslee Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Sheriffhales Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- St. Georges and Priorslee Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Ryton Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Stirchley and Brookside Parish 3 miles4.9 km
- Brookside Ward 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Tong Parish 3.4 miles5.4 km
Example postcodes in Shifnal
TF11 8TU, TF11 8FJ, TF11 8HW, TF11 9EU, TF11 9PU, TF11 9BD, TF11 8HN, TF11 9NZ, TF11 9QG … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 30 miles48.3 km
- East Midlands Airport 45 miles72.4 km
- Shifnal Railway Station 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Cosford Railway Station 3.1 miles5 km
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Schools in Shifnal
- Idsall School Secondary
- Lamledge School Independent - special
- Shifnal Primary School Primary
- St Andrew's C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Madeley Court Estate 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Patshull Hall Estate 5.9 miles9.5 km
- New Bucks Head Stadium 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Davenport House Estate 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Wolverhampton Racecourse Recreation 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Molineux Stadium Stadium 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Viroconium Archaeological site 11.6 miles18.7 km
- Attingham Estate 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Acton Hill Estate 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Sundorne Castle Estate 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Bomere Wood Forest 15.5 miles24.9 km
- Greenhous Meadow Stadium 16 miles25.7 km