Southam West
Ward in Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.254, -1.396 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 41 61 |
Southam West is the western quarter of the market town of Southam in the district of Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire, England. The ward combines the edge of the historic town centre with residential estates and stretches towards surrounding farmland, sitting along small watercourses such as the River Stowe. Its location on old coaching and local routes makes it convenient for commuters travelling to Leamington Spa, Coventry and Banbury.
Locally the area retains a mix of historic brick and stone buildings near the parish St James' Church alongside post‑war housing and small business parks, so the economy blends independent shops, light industry and agriculture. Community life is active with schools, halls and clubs; social character tends towards a settled, family‑oriented population with a visible commuter and retiree presence, and a steady interest in preserving the town’s market‑town heritage.
Postcode districts covering Southam West
Most populated places nearby
- Coventry 11.7 miles
- Northampton 21.9 miles
- Solihull 20.6 miles
- Royal Leamington Spa 6.4 miles
- Nuneaton 19 miles
- Redditch 22.7 miles
- Rugby 11 miles
- Banbury 13.5 miles
- Hinckley 19.6 miles
- Warwick 7.7 miles
- Bedworth 15.7 miles
- Stratford-upon-Avon 14 miles
Neighbouring places
- Southam Built-up area 0.4 miles
- Southam South Ward 0.8 miles
- Southam East, Central & Stockton Ward 1.5 miles
- Southam North & Long Itchington Ward 1.5 miles
- Stockton Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Ladbroke Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Long Itchington Built-up area 2 miles
- Ufton Parish 2.2 miles
- Chapel Ascote Parish 2.5 miles
- Harbury Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Bishop's Itchington Built-up area 3 miles
- Napton on the Hill Built-up area 3.2 miles
Example postcodes in Southam West
CV47 0HN, CV47 0LQ, CV47 0LF, CV47 1HP, CV47 0JU, CV47 1HU, CV47 0LA, CV47 0LB, CV47 0ES … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 20.3 miles
- East Midlands Airport 40 miles
- Leamington Spa Railway Station 6.3 miles
- Warwick Railway Station 8.2 miles
Hotels near Southam West Ad
- The Merrie Lion 5.9 miles
- Mallory Court Country House Hotel and Spa 4 5.7 miles
- Victoria Park Lodge 4 6.5 miles
- Warwick Castle Knight's Village 8.2 miles
- Ashorne Hill Leamington Spa 3 6.8 miles
- Days Inn by Wyndham Warwick North M40 3 5.3 miles
- The Globe 4 8.5 miles
- Fawsley Hall 4 9.8 miles
- Chesford Grange Hotel 4 8.4 miles
- The Dun Cow by Innkeeper's Collection 4 7.3 miles
Schools in Southam West
- Southam College Secondary
- Southam Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Catesby Priory Historic site 6.5 miles
- Ashorne Hill Estate 6.8 miles
- Blackdown Hill Estate 7.2 miles
- Blackdown Manor Estate 7.5 miles
- St Johns Museum 8.1 miles
- Stoneleigh Abbey Historic site 8.3 miles
- Warwick Racecourse Recreation 8.8 miles
- Upton House Country house 10.2 miles
- University of Warwick University 11.2 miles
- 12th Century Church Historic site 11.5 miles
- Herbert Art Gallery and Museum Museum 11.6 miles
- Belgrade Theatre Theatre 11.8 miles