Ward in South Staffordshire, Staffordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.595, -2.206 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 86 99 |
| Dialling code: | 01902 (Wolverhampton) |
The Perton Lakeside ward sits on the western edge of the large housing estate of Perton in South Staffordshire, Staffordshire, within the commuter fringe of the West Midlands. Much of the area is modern suburban housing set around parkland and a series of lakes and ponds that are popular for walks, informal fishing and birdwatching; the layout and place names in parts of the village still hint at its wartime past, having been developed on land linked to a former Second World War airfield.
Socially it feels family-oriented, with local schools, community halls, sports clubs and small shops serving day-to-day needs, while many residents commute to nearby centres such as Wolverhampton and Telford. Economically it is largely residential with local services and small businesses rather than heavy industry, and the lakeside green spaces act as a handy focal point for leisure and community activity.
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