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 miles
- Stockport 21.9 miles
- Newcastle-under-Lyme 9.2 miles
- Crewe 15.7 miles
- Stafford 20.1 miles
- Macclesfield 11.6 miles
- Sale 24.9 miles
- Northwich 21.2 miles
- Altrincham 23.4 miles
- Wilmslow 17.2 miles
- Glossop 24.4 miles
- Hyde 24.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Longsdon Built-up area 0.9 miles
- Leek West Ward 1.4 miles
- Leek South Ward 1.5 miles
- Rudyard Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Horton Parish 1.8 miles
- Leek Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Endon and Stanley Parish 1.9 miles
- Leek North Ward 2.1 miles
- Birchall Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Leekbrook Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Endon Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Leek East Ward 2.4 miles
Example postcodes in Longsdon
ST9 9QR, ST9 9QG, ST9 9QS, ST13 8RH, ST9 9QF, ST9 9QJ, ST9 9QL, ST9 9AP, ST9 9QE … See all
Transport links
- Manchester Airport 19.7 miles
- East Midlands Airport 35.9 miles
- Cheddleton Railway Station 2.8 miles
- Consall Railway Station 5 miles
Hotels near Longsdon Ad
- The Silk House 1.9 miles
- Hotel Rudyard 1.6 miles
- Premier Inn Leek Town Centre 3 2.2 miles
- Three Horseshoes Country Inn 4 4.3 miles
- Hilton Garden Inn Stoke on Trent 4 6.9 miles
- DoubleTree by Hilton Stoke on Trent 4 7.1 miles
- Lion & Swan Hotel 5 7.6 miles
- Forest Park House 2 6 miles
- Whiston Hall Hotel 7.4 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Stoke-On-Trent 3 8.5 miles
Local points of interest
- Dieulacres Abbey Historic site 2 miles
- Vale Park Stadium 6 miles
- Swithamley Hall Estate 6.2 miles
- Etruria Hall Country house 7.1 miles
- Moreton Hall Estate 7.2 miles
- Britannia Stadium Stadium 8.7 miles
- Moss Rose Stadium 10.4 miles
- Somerford Hall Estate 10.7 miles
- Capesthorne Hall Estate 12.6 miles
- Springfield House Estate 13.5 miles
- Crewe Hall Estate 13.7 miles
- Alexandra Stadium Stadium 15.2 miles