Forsbrook
Ward in Staffordshire Moorlands, Staffordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.971, -2.057 |
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| OS grid ref: | SJ 96 41 |
The village of Forsbrook sits on the southern edge of the Staffordshire Moorlands district in Staffordshire, England, close to market towns such as Cheadle, Tean and Blythe Bridge, and within commuting distance of Stoke-on-Trent. It occupies a predominantly rural, gently undulating landscape of farmland and hedgerows and grew up historically as a roadside parish settlement.
Forsbrook retains a strong village identity with a village green, parish church, war memorial, village hall and a handful of local shops and pubs; community events and the primary school are important to local life. The local economy is a mix of agriculture and small businesses, with many residents commuting to nearby towns, while a number of older buildings and lanes hint at the area’s long local history.
Postcode districts covering Forsbrook
Most populated places nearby
- Derby 24.6 miles
- Stoke-on-Trent 5.3 miles
- Newcastle-under-Lyme 8.6 miles
- Burton upon Trent 20.8 miles
- Cannock 18.9 miles
- Crewe 18.4 miles
- Stafford 11.5 miles
- Macclesfield 20.2 miles
- Swadlincote 24.6 miles
- Bloxwich 24.7 miles
- Lichfield 22.1 miles
- Winsford 24.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Forsbrook Parish 0 miles
- Blythe Bridge Built-up area 0.5 miles
- Dilhorne Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Cookshill Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Meir Park Ward 1.6 miles
- Draycott in the Moors Parish 1.7 miles
- Cresswell Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Meir North Ward 1.9 miles
- Meir South Ward 2.2 miles
- Cheadle West Ward 2.3 miles
- Fulford Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Caverswall Parish 2.4 miles
Example postcodes in Forsbrook
ST11 9BX, ST11 9NS, ST11 9BU, ST11 9QA, ST11 9AS, ST11 9RS, ST11 9NL, ST11 9FY, ST11 9FX … See all
Transport links
- Manchester Airport 27.9 miles
- East Midlands Airport 31.9 miles
- Caverswell Road 0.4 miles
- Blythe Bridge Railway Station 0.5 miles
Hotels near Forsbrook Ad
- The Upper House 4 4.7 miles
- Weathervane Hotel by Greene King Inns 2 1.3 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Stoke on Trent 3 4.9 miles
- The Duncombe Arms 9.6 miles
- Hilton Garden Inn Stoke on Trent 4 6.2 miles
- Potbank Aparthotel 3 5.8 miles
- Stone House Hotel 3 6.7 miles
- Weston Hall 9 miles
- Courtyard by Marriott Keele Staffordshire 4 9 miles
- Whiston Hall 6 miles
Schools in Forsbrook
- Blythe Bridge High School Secondary
- Forsbrook C of E Controlled Primary School Primary
- The William Amory Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Britannia Stadium Stadium 5.1 miles
- Etruria Hall Country house 6.9 miles
- Vale Park Stadium 7.8 miles
- Chartley Castle Estate 8.9 miles
- Springfield House Estate 9.5 miles
- Dieulacres Abbey Historic site 10 miles
- Uttoxeter Racecourse Recreation 10.2 miles
- Ingestre Hall Estate 10.7 miles
- Blithfield Hall Estate 12.9 miles
- Acton Hill Estate 13 miles
- Moreton Hall Estate 13.4 miles
- Swithamley Hall Estate 14.7 miles