Franche & Habberley North
Ward in Wyre Forest, Worcestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.396, -2.268 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 81 77 |
| Dialling code: | 01562 (Kidderminster) |
Franche & Habberley North sits on the western edge of Kidderminster in the district of Wyre Forest, Worcestershire, England. The ward is a mix of suburban streets and semi-rural edges, with easy access to the large ancient woodland of the Wyre Forest and local beauty spots such as Habberley Valley, which draws walkers and families for its trails and distinctive sandstone features.
Locally there is a blend of housing, small shops and community facilities serving a predominantly commuter and family population, while the area’s recent history is tied to the wider fortunes of Kidderminster and its historic carpet and manufacturing trades. Community groups, schools and parish activities give the area a settled, village-like feel despite its close links to larger town amenities and transport routes.
Postcode districts covering Franche & Habberley North
Most populated places nearby
- Birmingham 17.3 miles
- Wolverhampton 14.8 miles
- Dudley 10.4 miles
- Walsall 17.6 miles
- Telford 21.3 miles
- West Bromwich 15.4 miles
- Solihull 19.4 miles
- Sutton Coldfield 22.1 miles
- Worcester 13.9 miles
- Cannock 23.5 miles
- Redditch 15.9 miles
- Kidderminster 1.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Blakebrook & Habberley South Ward 0.7 miles
- Kidderminster Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Wolverley Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Broadwaters Ward 1.3 miles
- Drakelow Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Offmore & Comberton Ward 1.7 miles
- Kidderminster Foreign Parish 1.8 miles
- Foley Park & Hoobrook Ward 1.8 miles
- Aggborough & Spennells Ward 1.9 miles
- Wolverley and Cookley Parish 2.1 miles
- Wribbenhall & Arley Ward 2.1 miles
- Cookley Built-up area 2.3 miles
Example postcodes in Franche & Habberley North
DY11 5DB, DY11 5LN, DY11 5PN, DY11 5DT, DY11 6SD, DY11 5JP, DY11 6WN, DY11 9BX, DY11 5QA … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 22.3 miles
- East Midlands Airport 49.6 miles
- Kidderminster Town Railway Station 1.4 miles
- Kidderminster Railway Station 1.5 miles
Hotels near Franche & Habberley North Ad
- Premier Inn Kidderminster 3 0.9 miles
- Gainsborough House Hotel 3 0.8 miles
- The Mug House Inn 4 2.4 miles
- Travelodge Kidderminster 3 1.2 miles
- The Courtyard 2.4 miles
- Brockencote Hall Hotel 3 4.9 miles
- Hogarths Stone Manor 4 3.4 miles
- Stourport Manor Hotel 4 3.8 miles
- The Royal Forester Inn 4 5.2 miles
- Copthorne Hotel Merry Hill-Dudley 4 8.9 miles
Schools in Franche & Habberley North
- Franche Primary School Primary
- St Catherine's C of E (VC) Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Aggborough Stadium 1.5 miles
- Wyre Forest Forest 3.6 miles
- Hagley Hall Country house 6.5 miles
- Witley Court Historic site 8.8 miles
- Westwood House Estate 9.6 miles
- Davenport House Estate 11.4 miles
- Hewell Grange Estate 13.2 miles
- Pitchcroft Allotments Gardens 13.3 miles
- Elgar Birthplace Museum Museum 13.6 miles
- Worcester Racecourse Recreation 13.7 miles
- University of Worcester University 13.7 miles
- Selly Oak Colleges Library Library 13.8 miles