Whitchurch
Built-up area in Shropshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.97, -2.683 |
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| OS grid ref: | SJ 54 41 |
| Population: | 9,710 |
| Dialling code: | 01948 |
Whitchurch in Shropshire, England sits close to the English-Welsh border on the banks of the River Tern and alongside the Shropshire Union Canal. The market town has a long history reaching back to Saxon and medieval times, reflected in a compact centre of Georgian and Victorian buildings and a continuing market tradition.
The town combines local agriculture and light industry with a commuter population thanks to rail links towards Crewe and Shrewsbury, and retains an active community life - weekly markets, heritage groups, sports clubs and small festivals keep a strong civic spirit. Whitchurch’s mix of historic character, waterways and transport connections makes it a quietly attractive hub for the surrounding rural area and for visitors exploring north Shropshire and neighbouring Wales.
Postcode districts covering Whitchurch
Most populated places nearby
- Stoke-on-Trent 22.2 miles35.7 km
- Telford 22 miles35.4 km
- Newcastle-under-Lyme 18.4 miles29.6 km
- Chester 17.8 miles28.7 km
- Chester Castle 17.3 miles27.8 km
- Shrewsbury 17.9 miles28.8 km
- Crewe 13.1 miles21 km
- Wrexham 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Buckley 21.6 miles34.7 km
- Northwich 21.3 miles34.3 km
- Winsford 16.6 miles26.7 km
- Kidsgrove 20.1 miles32.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Whitchurch Urban Parish 0.1 miles0.2 km
- Whitchurch North Ward 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Whitchurch South Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Whitchurch Rural Parish 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Agden Parish 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Tilstock Built-up area 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Tushingham-cum-Grindley, Macefen and Bradley Parish 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Chidlow Parish 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Wigland Parish 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Bronington Parish 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Prees Higher Heath Built-up area 3.7 miles6 km
- No Man's Heath Built-up area 4.3 miles7 km
Example postcodes in Whitchurch
SY13 1GU, SY13 4NJ, SY13 1EA, SY13 1PU, SY13 1PQ, SY14 7WF, SY13 1UF, SY13 1RJ, SY13 1BY … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 26.1 miles41.9 km
- Manchester Airport 31.5 miles50.6 km
- Whitchurch Railway Station 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Prees Railway Station 4.9 miles7.8 km
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Schools in Whitchurch
- Whitchurch C of E Infant and Nursery Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Combermere Abbey Archaeological site 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Cholmondeley Castle Estate 6 miles9.6 km
- Whattal Castle Historic site 9.7 miles15.5 km
- Aldersey Hall Estate 10.2 miles16.5 km
- Bangor Racecourse Recreation 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Doddington Hall Estate 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Blore Heath Historic site 12 miles19.4 km
- Alexandra Stadium Stadium 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Poulton Abbey Historic site 13.5 miles21.8 km
- Erddig Country house 14 miles22.5 km
- Eaton Hall Estate 14 miles22.6 km
- Crewe Hall Estate 14.1 miles22.8 km