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 miles21.9 km
- Wolverhampton 5.6 miles9 km
- Dudley 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Walsall 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Telford 16.4 miles26.3 km
- West Bromwich 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Solihull 17.6 miles28.3 km
- Sutton Coldfield 15.6 miles25.2 km
- Worcester 22.3 miles35.9 km
- Cannock 14.3 miles23 km
- Redditch 19 miles30.6 km
- Tamworth 22.3 miles35.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Himley Built-up area 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Wombourne South Ward 0.6 miles1 km
- Swindon Built-up area 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Wombourne Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Kingswinford North & Wall Heath Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Wombourne North Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Trysull Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Gospel End Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Kingswinford South Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Gornal Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Kingswinford Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Sedgley Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
Example postcodes in Himley & Swindon
DY3 4BL, DY3 4AF, DY3 4AJ, DY3 4ND, DY3 4BN, DY3 4NB, DY3 4NE, DY6 0BB, DY3 4PB … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 19.1 miles30.7 km
- East Midlands Airport 41.9 miles67.5 km
- Coseley Railway Station 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Stourbridge Town Railway Station 4.9 miles7.9 km
Hotels near Himley & Swindon Ad
- A Park View Hotel 3 5 miles8.1 km
- Copthorne Hotel Merry Hill Dudley 4 3.9 miles6.3 km
- The Woden Boutique Hotel Walsall M6 J9 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Domo Boutique Hotel 4 7.3 miles11.8 km
- The Mount Country Manor Hotel & Golf Wolverhampton 4 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Ely House Hotel 3 5 miles8 km
- Holiday Inn Wolverhampton - Racecourse 3 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Redwings Lodge Wolverhampton Central 3 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Novotel Wolverhampton City Centre 3 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Mad O'rourkes Pie Factory 4.8 miles7.7 km
Schools in Himley & Swindon
- St John's C of E (C) Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Molineux Stadium Stadium 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Wolverhampton Racecourse Recreation 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Patshull Hall Estate 6.8 miles11 km
- Hagley Hall Country house 7.2 miles11.5 km
- Davenport House Estate 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Bescot Stadium Stadium 8.9 miles14.2 km
- The Hawthorns Stadium 9.4 miles15.2 km
- Aggborough Stadium 9.9 miles16 km
- Wyre Forest Forest 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Selly Oak Colleges Library Library 11.8 miles19.1 km
- Villa Park Stadium 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Upper West Mall Shopping centre 12.7 miles20.5 km