Wolvey and Shilton
Ward in Rugby, Warwickshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.489, -1.382 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 42 88 |
| Dialling code: | 01455 (Hinckley) |
Wolvey and Shilton form a largely rural ward in the borough of Rugby, Warwickshire, England, centred on two traditional villages surrounded by rolling farmland, hedgerows and small pockets of ancient woodland. The area feels distinctly villagey rather than urban, but sits within easy driving distance of larger towns and cities, so many residents combine local agricultural or small‑business work with commuting to nearby employment centres.
Both villages have historic roots stretching back to the medieval period and feature parish churches, listed buildings and the kind of thatched cottages and village pubs that attract walkers and local events. Community life is strong, organised around village halls, clubs and annual fetes, while the local economy remains a mix of agriculture, small enterprises and commuter households, giving the ward a quietly resilient, community‑focused character.
Postcode districts covering Wolvey and Shilton
CV2, CV7, CV11, CV12, CV23, LE10, LE17
Most populated places nearby
- Birmingham 20.8 miles33.5 km
- Leicester 14.5 miles23.4 km
- Coventry 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Solihull 18.7 miles30.1 km
- Burton upon Trent 24.4 miles39.3 km
- Sutton Coldfield 19.2 miles31 km
- Royal Leamington Spa 15 miles24.2 km
- Nuneaton 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Tamworth 15.6 miles25.1 km
- Rugby 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Loughborough 20.3 miles32.7 km
- Hinckley 3.4 miles5.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Wolvey Built-up area 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Bramcote Built-up area 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Burton Hastings Parish 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Bulkington Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Whitestone Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Burbage Sketchley and Stretton Ward 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Copston Magna Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Burbage Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Stretton Baskerville Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Shilton Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Withybrook Parish 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Shilton and Barnacle Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
Example postcodes in Wolvey and Shilton
LE10 3HA, CV7 9LE, LE10 3HY, LE10 3BL, CV11 6RL, LE10 3DP, CV23 0RR, LE10 3HX, LE10 3HB … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 15.6 miles25.1 km
- East Midlands Airport 23.8 miles38.2 km
- Hinckley Railway Station 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Bedworth Railway Station 3.7 miles5.9 km
Hotels in Wolvey and Shilton Ad
Schools in Wolvey and Shilton
- Wolvey C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Liberty Way Stadium 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Ricoh Arena Stadium 5.6 miles9 km
- Battle of Bosworth Field Archaeological site 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Coventry Transport Museum Museum 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Herbert Art Gallery and Museum Museum 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Belgrade Theatre Theatre 7.7 miles12.5 km
- Merevale Abbey Historic site 10.1 miles16.2 km
- Millisons Wood Forest 10.6 miles17.1 km
- University of Warwick University 10.6 miles17.1 km
- Blackdown Manor Estate 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Stoneleigh Abbey Historic site 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Hams Hall Estate 12.4 miles19.9 km