Longsdon
Parish in Staffordshire Moorlands, Staffordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.097, -2.07 |
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| OS grid ref: | SJ 95 55 |
| Dialling code: | 01538 (Ipstones) |
Longsdon is a small, rural parish in the Staffordshire Moorlands district of Staffordshire, England, sitting a few kilometres from the market town of Leek on the eastern edge of the Peak District. The landscape is characterised by rolling farmland, narrow lanes and stone-built cottages, with open views towards the hills of the nearby Peak District, making it popular for walkers and those seeking a quieter countryside life.
Historically the settlement has agricultural roots and retains a number of older buildings and farmsteads that hint at its long rural past; today the local economy is a blend of farming, small local enterprises and commuters who work in surrounding towns. Community life is typically close-knit, centred on village events, outdoor pursuits and the modest social hubs that sustain rural parishes in this part of Staffordshire.
Postcode districts covering Longsdon
Most populated places nearby
- Stoke-on-Trent 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Stockport 21.9 miles35.2 km
- Newcastle-under-Lyme 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Crewe 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Stafford 20.1 miles32.3 km
- Macclesfield 11.6 miles18.6 km
- Sale 24.9 miles40 km
- Northwich 21.2 miles34.2 km
- Altrincham 23.4 miles37.6 km
- Wilmslow 17.2 miles27.7 km
- Glossop 24.4 miles39.3 km
- Hyde 24.4 miles39.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Longsdon Built-up area 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Leek West Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Leek South Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Rudyard Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Horton Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Leek Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Endon and Stanley Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Leek North Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Birchall Built-up area 2.1 miles3.5 km
- Leekbrook Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Endon Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Leek East Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
Example postcodes in Longsdon
ST9 9AR, ST13 8RH, ST9 9QR, ST9 9QL, ST9 9QP, ST9 9AP, ST9 9QB, ST9 9QW, ST9 9QD … See all
Transport links
- Manchester Airport 19.7 miles31.7 km
- East Midlands Airport 35.9 miles57.8 km
- Cheddleton Railway Station 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Consall Railway Station 5 miles8 km
Hotels near Longsdon Ad
- The Silk House 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Hotel Rudyard 1.6 miles2.6 km
- The Alexandra Court Hotel 3 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Manor House Hotel & Spa, Alsager 4 9.5 miles15.2 km
- Hilton Garden Inn Stoke on Trent 4 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Lion & Swan Hotel 5 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Burleigh House 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Potbank Aparthotel 4 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Whiston Hall 7.4 miles12 km
- Doubletree by Hilton Stoke on Trent 4 7.1 miles11.4 km
Local points of interest
- Dieulacres Abbey Historic site 2 miles3.3 km
- Vale Park Stadium 6 miles9.7 km
- Swithamley Hall Estate 6.2 miles9.9 km
- Etruria Hall Country house 7.1 miles11.5 km
- Moreton Hall Estate 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Britannia Stadium Stadium 8.7 miles13.9 km
- Moss Rose Stadium 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Somerford Hall Estate 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Capesthorne Hall Estate 12.6 miles20.2 km
- Springfield House Estate 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Crewe Hall Estate 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Alexandra Stadium Stadium 15.2 miles24.4 km