St. Martin's
Ward in Shropshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.936, -2.965 |
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| OS grid ref: | SJ 35 38 |
St. Martin's is a ward in the north of Shropshire that sits close to the English–Welsh border, combining small villages and stretches of farmland with a handful of suburban streets and local services. Its location gives it a generally rural feel while remaining within easy reach of larger market towns such as Oswestry and transport links for commuters heading further afield.
Locally the area has a quietly parish‑centred culture - churches, village halls and pubs acting as community hubs - and a history shaped by its borderland setting and agricultural economy. Residents value the landscape for walking and countryside views, and the ward’s social life tends to centre on local clubs, seasonal events and small independent businesses rather than heavy industry.
Postcode districts covering St. Martin's
Most populated places nearby
- Chester 18 miles29 km
- Chester Castle 17.5 miles28.2 km
- Shrewsbury 17.5 miles28.1 km
- Crewe 24.1 miles38.8 km
- Wrexham 8 miles12.9 km
- Buckley 17 miles27.4 km
- Flint 22.6 miles36.4 km
- Hawarden 18 miles29 km
- Rhosllannerchrugog 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Wellington 24.6 miles39.5 km
- Oswestry 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Oswestry Rural 8.2 miles13.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Dudleston Heath Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- St. Martins Built-up area 2 miles3.1 km
- Ellesmere Rural Parish 2 miles3.3 km
- Overton Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Erbistock Parish 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Ellesmere Urban Parish 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Ellesmere Built-up area 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Rhoswiel Built-up area 3.7 miles6 km
- Chirk Bank Built-up area 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Chirk North Ward 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Chirk Built-up area 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Overton and Maelor South Ward 3.9 miles6.2 km
Example postcodes in St. Martin's
SY11 3AQ, SY12 9DZ, SY11 3HG, SY11 3QL, SY11 3HU, SY11 3DQ, SY11 3HN, SY11 3DJ, SY12 9HA … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 27.9 miles44.8 km
- Manchester Airport 40.6 miles65.4 km
- Gobowen Railway Station 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Chirk Railway Station 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Wrexham Bus Station 7.8 miles12.6 km
Hotels near St. Martin's Ad
- The Mulberry Inn 7.9 miles12.8 km
- Ellesmere Hotel 3.6 miles5.8 km
- The Wynnstay Hotel, Oswestry, Shropshire 4 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Moreton Park Lodge 3 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Lion Quays Hotel & Spa 4 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Pen-Y-Dyffryn Country Hotel 3 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Ye Old Boote Inn 4.5 miles7.2 km
- The Lemon Tree 3 8 miles12.9 km
- Glyn Valley Hotel 3 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Hotel Wrexham 3 9.1 miles14.7 km
Schools in St. Martin's
- Criftins C of E Primary School and Nursery Primary
- St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community) All ages
Local points of interest
- Bangor Racecourse Recreation 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Park Hall Stadium 4.9 miles7.9 km
- NEWI Cefn Druids Stadium 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Erddig Country house 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Whattal Castle Historic site 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Aston Hall Estate 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Racecourse Ground Stadium 8.2 miles13.1 km
- Valle Crucis Abbey Archaeological site 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Osbaston Wood Forest 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Poulton Abbey Historic site 13 miles21 km
- Aldersey Hall Estate 13.2 miles21.3 km
- Cholmondeley Castle Estate 13.9 miles22.4 km