Warwickshire

County in England

Coordinates:	52.32, -1.56
OS grid ref:	SP 30 69

Located in central England, Warwickshire is largely rural, with rolling countryside, river valleys (notably the River Avon) and patchwork farmland. It sits close to the West Midlands conurbation and is within easy reach of cities such as Birmingham and Coventry, which gives it a blend of commuter towns and quiet villages.

Historically the county is best known as the home of Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare, and for medieval landmarks like Warwick Castle. Market towns such as Warwick and Royal Leamington Spa offer Georgian architecture, independent shops and regular cultural events, while canals and stately homes add to its tourist appeal.

Economically, Warwickshire mixes agriculture, light manufacturing and a robust tourism sector, with many residents commuting to nearby cities for work. Community life ranges from active village groups to national cultural institutions based in Stratford-upon-Avon, giving the county a combination of historic character and contemporary suburban living.

Local Authority Districts within Warwickshire

Warwickshire postcode districts

B46, B49, B50, B78, B80, B94, B95, CV8, CV9, CV10, CV11, CV12, CV21, CV22, CV23, CV31, CV32, CV33, CV34, CV35, CV36, CV37, CV47

Most populated places in Warwickshire

Places in Warwickshire

Alcester Built-up area
Atherstone Built-up area
Bedworth Built-up area
Bidford-on-Avon Built-up area
Brandon and Bretford Parish
Dunchurch Built-up area
Farnborough Parish
Harbury Built-up area
Hartshill Built-up area
Hatton Built-up area
Henley-in-Arden Built-up area
Kenilworth Built-up area
Keresley Newlands Built-up area
Kineton Built-up area
Kingsbury Built-up area
Long Itchington Built-up area
Long Lawford Built-up area
Nuneaton Built-up area
Polesworth Built-up area
Polesworth and Dordon Built-up area
Royal Leamington Spa Built-up area
Rugby Built-up area
Ryton-on-Dunsmore Built-up area
Shipston-on-Stour Built-up area
Southam Built-up area
Stratford-upon-Avon Built-up area
Studley Built-up area
Warwick Built-up area
Water Orton Built-up area
Wellesbourne Built-up area
Wellesbourne and Walton Parish
Wolston Built-up area