Ward in South Staffordshire, Staffordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.653, -2.016 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SJ 99 06 |
| Dialling code: | 01543 (Cannock) |
Great Wyrley Landywood sits in the northern part of South Staffordshire, on the edge of the West Midlands conurbation and within easy reach of Walsall, Cannock and Birmingham. The ward blends suburban streets with pockets of countryside and greenbelt, with good rail links via Landywood railway station on the Chase Line and easy road access for commuters, while the nearby heathland and woodland of Cannock Chase provides popular outdoor recreation.
Historically the area shares in Staffordshire’s coal-mining and industrial past, with former pits and canals such as the Wyrley and Essington Canal shaping local development; since the mid-20th century it has become more residential, with local schools, pubs and community groups anchoring village life. Economically it functions largely as a commuter and local-service area, but retains a distinct semi-rural character and a strong sense of community identity.
WS6 6JU, WS6 6HB, WS6 6AH, WS6 6JN, WS6 7NQ, WS6 7AU, WS6 6EH, WS6 6HA, WS6 6AJ … See all