Salford Priors & Alcester Rural
Ward in Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.186, -1.848 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 10 54 |
| Dialling code: | 01789 (Stratford-upon-Avon) |
The ward sits in the Stratford-on-Avon district of Warwickshire, covering the market town of Alcester and surrounding villages such as Salford Priors. It is largely rural, with rolling fields, hedgerows and small woodlands, intersected by quiet lanes and small waterways, and lies within reasonable commuting distance of larger centres while retaining a distinctly village feel.
Historically Alcester grew from Roman beginnings into a long‑established market town with timber‑framed streets, and Salford Priors takes its name from a medieval priory and clusters around a traditional parish church. The local economy blends agriculture, small independent firms and a steady trickle of visitors, while community life is marked by active village halls, clubs, local markets and seasonal fetes that underline a close‑knit rural character.
Postcode districts covering Salford Priors & Alcester Rural
Most populated places nearby
- Birmingham 19.5 miles
- Coventry 21.3 miles
- Dudley 24.1 miles
- West Bromwich 24.7 miles
- Solihull 15.8 miles
- Cheltenham 22.6 miles
- Worcester 15.4 miles
- Royal Leamington Spa 15.2 miles
- Redditch 8.3 miles
- Kidderminster 21.8 miles
- Stourbridge 22.1 miles
- Halesowen 20.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Wixford Parish 0.4 miles
- Exhall Parish 0.4 miles
- Ardens Grafton Built-up area 0.6 miles
- Broom Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Bidford-on-Avon Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Bidford West Ward 1.3 miles
- Temple Grafton Parish 1.4 miles
- Bidford East Ward 1.6 miles
- Alcester West Ward 1.8 miles
- Haselor Parish 2 miles
- Alcester Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Binton Built-up area 2.5 miles
Example postcodes in Salford Priors & Alcester Rural
WR11 8UW, B49 5PA, B49 6NY, B49 6PA, B49 6DA, WR11 8XP, WR11 8UP, WR11 8XX, B49 5NB … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 19 miles
- East Midlands Airport 49.6 miles
- Wilmcote Railway Station 4.6 miles
- Stratford-upon-Avon Railway Station 5.6 miles
Hotels in Salford Priors & Alcester Rural Ad
- The Blue Boar Inn 3
- Billesley Manor Hotel & Spa, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel 4
- Broom Hall Inn
- Arrow Mill- Brunning and Price 4
- Alcester Inn
- Travelodge Stratford Alcester 3
Schools in Salford Priors & Alcester Rural
- Dunnington C of E Primary School Primary
- Salford Priors C of E Academy Primary
- Temple Grafton C of E Primary School Primary
- Tudor Grange Primary Academy, Haselor Primary
Local points of interest
- Ragley Hall Country house 2.2 miles
- Stratford Racecourse Recreation 5.3 miles
- Woodnorton Estate 8 miles
- Ipsley Court Estate 8.2 miles
- Hidcote Manor Garden Gardens 8.3 miles
- Pinley Priory Historic site 9.8 miles
- Ettington Park Estate 10.3 miles
- Hewell Grange Estate 10.7 miles
- Warwick Racecourse Recreation 12.3 miles
- Ashorne Hill Estate 12.9 miles
- St Johns Museum 13.2 miles
- Batsford Estate 13.8 miles