Alfrick, Leigh & Rushwick
Ward in Malvern Hills, Worcestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.171, -2.337 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 77 52 |
The ward centred on Alfrick, Leigh and Rushwick lies in the district of Malvern Hills in Worcestershire, England. It is largely rural, made up of small villages and scattered hamlets surrounded by rolling farmland and hedgerows, within easy reach of the Malvern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the cathedral city of Worcester.
Local life is village‑centred, with active village halls, pubs and clubs, occasional village shows and farmers’ markets; historically agriculture (including orchards and mixed farms) has shaped the economy, alongside equestrian pursuits and a growing number of commuters. Traditional timber‑framed cottages, parish churches and an extensive network of footpaths and bridleways give the area a strongly rural and community‑oriented character.
Postcode districts covering Alfrick, Leigh & Rushwick
Most populated places nearby
- Gloucester 22.6 miles36.4 km
- Cheltenham 22 miles35.4 km
- Worcester 5.6 miles9.1 km
- Redditch 19.3 miles31.1 km
- Hereford 17.8 miles28.7 km
- Kidderminster 15 miles24.1 km
- Stourbridge 21.1 miles34 km
- Halesowen 22.9 miles36.8 km
- Bromsgrove 16.2 miles26 km
- Great Malvern 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Brierley Hill 22.9 miles36.9 km
- Droitwich Spa 10 miles16.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Leigh Parish 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Leigh Sinton Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Alfrick Parish 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Bransford Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Broadwas Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Cotheridge Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Lulsley Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Upper Howsell Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Newland Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Suckley Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Link Ward 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Doddenham Parish 3 miles4.8 km
Example postcodes in Alfrick, Leigh & Rushwick
WR2 5TA, WR13 5DN, WR13 5EA, WR6 5JA, WR2 5SS, WR2 5XN, WR6 5HL, WR13 5BZ, WR13 5DB … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 31.6 miles50.9 km
- Bristol Airport 56.9 miles91.6 km
- Malvern Link Railway Station 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Great Malvern Railway Station 4.4 miles7.1 km
Hotels in Alfrick, Leigh & Rushwick Ad
Schools in Alfrick, Leigh & Rushwick
- Leigh and Bransford Primary School Primary
- Our Place School Independent - special
- Suckley Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Elgar Birthplace Museum Museum 3 miles4.8 km
- Stanbrook Abbey (1838-1871) Historic site 4.3 miles6.9 km
- University of Worcester University 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Worcester Racecourse Recreation 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Pitchcroft Allotments Gardens 4.9 miles8 km
- The Commandery Museum 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Blackmore Park Estate 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Witley Court Historic site 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Croome Court Estate 8.7 miles14.1 km
- Westwood House Estate 9.2 miles14.9 km
- Hoar Wood Forest 14.6 miles23.6 km
- Wyre Forest Forest 14.6 miles23.6 km