Himley & Swindon
Ward in South Staffordshire, Staffordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.52, -2.188 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 87 91 |
Himley and Swindon is a largely semi‑rural ward in South Staffordshire, Staffordshire, in the English Midlands, sitting on the fringe of the Black Country and within easy reach of Wolverhampton and Dudley. It’s a patchwork of farmland, hedgerows and small settlements that attracts commuters as well as people looking for a quieter village lifestyle while remaining close to larger urban centres.
The area’s most recognisable feature is Himley Hall and its extensive parkland and lake, a local focal point for walks, events and weddings, which adds a modest tourist and leisure element to the economy. Local life is shaped by agriculture, small businesses and active community groups centred on village halls and pubs, and the network of public footpaths and green spaces gives the ward a strong outdoorsy, community feel.
Postcode districts covering Himley & Swindon
Most populated places nearby
- Birmingham 13.6 miles
- Wolverhampton 5.6 miles
- Dudley 4.2 miles
- Walsall 9.8 miles
- Telford 16.4 miles
- West Bromwich 8.8 miles
- Solihull 17.6 miles
- Sutton Coldfield 15.6 miles
- Worcester 22.3 miles
- Cannock 14.3 miles
- Redditch 19 miles
- Tamworth 22.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Himley Built-up area 0.4 miles
- Wombourne South Ward 0.6 miles
- Swindon Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Wombourne Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Kingswinford North & Wall Heath Ward 1.4 miles
- Wombourne North Ward 1.7 miles
- Trysull Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Gospel End Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Kingswinford South Ward 2.2 miles
- Gornal Ward 2.2 miles
- Kingswinford Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Sedgley Built-up area 2.6 miles
Example postcodes in Himley & Swindon
DY3 4NX, DY3 4BA, DY3 4AJ, DY3 4AD, DY3 4PH, DY3 4BN, DY3 4PB, DY3 4DE, DY6 0BJ … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 19.1 miles
- East Midlands Airport 41.9 miles
- Coseley Railway Station 4.6 miles
- Stourbridge Town Railway Station 4.9 miles
Hotels in Himley & Swindon Ad
Schools in Himley & Swindon
- St John's C of E (C) Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Molineux Stadium Stadium 5.4 miles
- Wolverhampton Racecourse Recreation 6.1 miles
- Patshull Hall Estate 6.8 miles
- Hagley Hall Country house 7.2 miles
- Davenport House Estate 7.8 miles
- Bescot Stadium Stadium 8.9 miles
- The Hawthorns Stadium 9.4 miles
- Aggborough Stadium 9.9 miles
- Wyre Forest Forest 11.7 miles
- Selly Oak Colleges Library Library 11.8 miles
- Villa Park Stadium 12.7 miles
- Upper West Mall Shopping centre 12.7 miles