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 miles27.8 km
- Wolverhampton 14.8 miles23.8 km
- Dudley 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Walsall 17.6 miles28.3 km
- Telford 21.3 miles34.3 km
- West Bromwich 15.4 miles24.9 km
- Solihull 19.4 miles31.2 km
- Sutton Coldfield 22.1 miles35.5 km
- Worcester 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Cannock 23.5 miles37.8 km
- Redditch 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Kidderminster 1.2 miles1.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Blakebrook & Habberley South Ward 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Kidderminster Built-up area 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Wolverley Built-up area 1.2 miles2 km
- Broadwaters Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Drakelow Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Offmore & Comberton Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Kidderminster Foreign Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Foley Park & Hoobrook Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Aggborough & Spennells Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Wolverley and Cookley Parish 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Wribbenhall & Arley Ward 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Cookley Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
Example postcodes in Franche & Habberley North
DY11 5JB, DY11 5PT, DY11 9JU, DY11 5DD, DY11 6EE, DY11 9EH, DY11 5BF, DY11 6EH, DY11 5AP … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 22.3 miles35.8 km
- East Midlands Airport 49.6 miles79.8 km
- Kidderminster Town Railway Station 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Kidderminster Railway Station 1.5 miles2.4 km
Hotels near Franche & Habberley North Ad
- Hogarths Stone Manor 4 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Brockencote Hall 4 4.9 miles8 km
- The Elms Hotel & Spa 4 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Granary Villa 3 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Hadley Bowling Green Inn 10 miles16.1 km
- Holiday Inn Express Droitwich Spa 3 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Grafton Manor Hotel 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Copthorne Hotel Merry Hill Dudley 4 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Holiday Inn Birmingham Bromsgrove 4 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Stourport Manor Hotel 4 3.8 miles6 km
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 miles2.4 km
- Wyre Forest Forest 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Hagley Hall Country house 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Witley Court Historic site 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Westwood House Estate 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Davenport House Estate 11.4 miles18.4 km
- Hewell Grange Estate 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Pitchcroft Allotments Gardens 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Elgar Birthplace Museum Museum 13.6 miles21.9 km
- Worcester Racecourse Recreation 13.7 miles22 km
- University of Worcester University 13.7 miles22 km
- Selly Oak Colleges Library Library 13.8 miles22.3 km