Area Info for Bobbington (Shropshire)

Overview of Bobbington, Shropshire

Bobbington is a small village located in the county of Shropshire, England. It is situated in the West Midlands region, known for its rural character and historical significance. The village is part of the civil parish of Stottesdon and is characterized by traditional English countryside scenery.

Geography and Location

The village lies approximately 10 miles south of Shrewsbury, the county town of Shropshire. It is surrounded by rolling farmland and woodland, offering a peaceful rural environment. The nearby River Rea flows through the area, contributing to the local landscape.

History and Heritage

Bobbington has a history that dates back several centuries, with historical records indicating its existence in medieval times. The village features traditional architecture, including historic cottages and farm buildings. It has maintained its rural charm over the years, with local heritage reflecting the agricultural roots of the community.

Community and Amenities

As a small village, Bobbington has a limited range of amenities. It is primarily a residential area with a close-knit community. Nearby towns and villages provide additional services, including shops, schools, and healthcare facilities. The village is popular among those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle.

Transport Links

The village is accessible via local roads connecting to larger towns and main roads in Shropshire. Public transport options are limited, with bus services available to nearby towns. The nearest railway station is in Shrewsbury, providing connections to larger cities.

Natural Environment

Bobbington is situated in an area rich in natural beauty, with open fields, woodlands, and countryside walks. It is suitable for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and birdwatching. The rural setting offers a tranquil environment away from urban noise.
Education
School
Corbett VA CofE Primary School1.04 miles
Six Ashes Road, Bobbington, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY7 5DU
Claverley CofE Primary School2.41 miles
Aston Lane, Claverley, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV5 7DX
Alveley Primary School3.72 miles
Daddlebrook Road, Alveley, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV15 6JT
St John's CofE (C) Primary School3.98 miles
Wombourne Road, Swindon, Dudley, West Midlands, DY3 4NB
All Saints CofE (VC) Primary School4.23 miles
School Road, Trysull, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV5 7HR
Brindley Heath Junior School4.34 miles
Enville Road, Kinver, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY7 6AA
Kinver High School and Sixth Form4.34 miles
Enville Road, Kinver, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY7 6AA
Cherry Trees School4.43 miles
Giggetty Lane, Wombourne, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV5 0AX
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School4.53 miles
Lindale Drive, Wombourne, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV5 8DZ
Foley Infant School4.55 miles
Fairfield Drive, Kinver, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY7 6EW
Worfield Endowed CofE Primary School4.65 miles
Main Street, Worfield, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV15 5LF
Blakeley Heath Primary School4.67 miles
Sytch Lane, Wombourne, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV5 0JR
Ounsdale High School4.67 miles
Ounsdale Road, Wombourne, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV5 8BJ
Westfield Primary School4.80 miles
Ounsdale Road, Wombourne, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV5 8BH
Summerhill School4.85 miles
Lodge Lane, Kingswinford, West Midlands, DY6 9XE
Church of the Ascension CofE Primary School4.95 miles
New Street, Wall Heath, Kingswinford, West Midlands, DY6 9AH
Health
Clinic
Inhealth - Alveley Medical Practice4.14 miles
Village Road, Alveley, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV15 6NG
Kinver Health Centre4.76 miles
High Street, Kinver, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY7 6HL
Riverside5.18 miles
Wolverhampton rd, Kingswinford,, DY6 7DA
Wombourne Clinic5.23 miles
Mill Lane, Wombourne, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV5 0LG
Specsavers Hearcare - West Mercia - Bridgnorth5.73 miles
60 High Street, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV16 4DB
Northgate Health Centre5.83 miles
Northgate, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV16 4EU
Inhealth - Northgate Health Centre5.89 miles
Northgate, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV16 4EN
Pain Management Solutions - Bridgnorth Medical Practice5.89 miles
Northgate Health Centre, Northgate, Old Smithfield, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV16 4EN
Ridge Hill Centre5.97 miles
The Ridge hill Centre, Brierley Hill Road, Nr. Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 5ST
Hill House 6.57 miles
High Street, Amblecote, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 4DG
Specsavers Hearcare - Bc - Stourbridge7.11 miles
71 High Street, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 1DX
Ludlow Road7.46 miles
Pensnett Road, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 2HQ
Bcs Russells Hall7.46 miles
Endoscopy Dept, Russells Hall Hospital, Pensnett Road, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 2HQ
Ambulance Headquarters7.50 miles
Millenium Point, Waterfront Business Park, Dudley Road, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, DY5 1LX
Perton Clinic7.57 miles
Coleridge Drive, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV6 7QE
Poplars 7.57 miles
Little Cottage Street, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, DY5 1RG
GP
Jones PN2.56 miles
Spicers Close, Claverley, Wolverhampton, WV5 7BY
Alveley Medical Practice4.14 miles
Alveley Medical Practice, The Medical Centre, Village Road Alveley, Bridgnorth, WV15 6NG
Dr L H Bryan & Partners4.65 miles
Planks Lane, Wombourne, Wolverhampton, WV5 8DX
Moss Grove Surgery Kinver4.76 miles
Kinver Health Centre, High Street, Kinver, Stourbridge, DY7 6HL
Gravel Hill Surgery5.08 miles
Gravel Hill, Wombourne, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, WV5 9HA
Dr Plant Na & Partners5.21 miles
The Surgery, Summerhill, Kingswinford, West Midlands, DY6 9JG
Highley Medical Centre5.24 miles
Highley Medical Centre, Bridgnorth Road, Highley, Bridgnorth, WV16 6HG
Dr Brindley S & Partners5.28 miles
Moss Grove Surgery-Kingswinford, 15 Moss Grove, Kingswinford, West Midlands, DY6 9HS
Dr N Barhey & Partners (Market Street)5.43 miles
84 Market Street, Kingswinford, West Midlands, DY6 9LN
Dr Skilbeck Ab & Partners5.68 miles
Kingswinford Health Centre, Standhills Road, Kingswinford, West Midlands, DY6 8DN
Dr N Barhey & Partners5.70 miles
Wordsley Green Health Centre, Wordsley Green, Wordsley, Stourbridge, DY8 5PD
Bridgnorth Medical Practice5.89 miles
Bridgnorth Medical Practice, Northgate Health Centre, Northgate, Bridgnorth, WV16 4EN
Pattingham Surgery6.20 miles
9 Wolverhampton Road, Pattingham, Wolverhampton, WV6 7AF
Rangeways Road Surgery 6.21 miles
33 Rangeways Road, Kingswinford, West Midlands, England, DY6 8PN
Wollaston Surgery6.22 miles
80 Bridgnorth Road, Wollaston, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 3PA
Cookley Medical Centre6.33 miles
1 Lea Lane, Cookley, DY10 3TA
Hospital
Bridgnorth Hospital5.83 miles
Northgate, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV16 4EU
Corbett Hospital6.78 miles
Vicarage Road, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 4JB
Penn Hospital6.89 miles
Penn Hospital, Penn Road, Penn, Wolverhampton, WV4 5HN
Russells Hall Hospital7.46 miles
Pensnett Road, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 2HQ
Bushey Fields Hospital7.50 miles
Bushey Fields Road, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 2LZ
Nuffield Health, Wolverhampton Hospital8.14 miles
Wood Road, Wolverhampton, WV6 8LE
Kidderminster Hospital & Treatment Centre8.27 miles
Bewdley Road, Bewdley Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 6RJ
West Park Hospital8.72 miles
Park Road West, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV1 4PW
Guest Hospital9.43 miles
Tipton Rd, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 4SE
West Midlands Hospital9.71 miles
Colman Hill, Halesowen, West Midlands, B63 2AH
Rowley Regis Hospital10.26 miles
Moor Lane, Rowley Regis, West Midlands, B65 8DA
New Cross Hospital10.63 miles
Wednesfield Road, Heath Town, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV10 0QP
Edward Street Hospital12.51 miles
Edward Street, Edward Street, West Bromwich, B70 8NL
Heath Lane Hospital12.97 miles
Heath Lane, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B71 2BG
Sandwell District General Hospital13.03 miles
Lyndon, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B71 4HJ
Hallam Street Hospital13.09 miles
Hallam Street, Hallam Street, West Bromwich, B71 4NH
Pharmacy
Boots4.56 miles
5 & 6 Giggetty Lane, Wombourne, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV5 0AW
Wombourne Pharmacy4.65 miles
45a Planks Lane, Wombourne, Wolverhampton, WV5 8DX
Bills Pharmacy4.73 miles
29 High Street, Kinver, Stourbridge, DY7 6HF
Boots4.90 miles
14 Albion Parade, Wall Heath, Kingswinford, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, DY6 0NP
Boots5.20 miles
High Street, Wombourne, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV5 9DP
Highley Pharmacy5.26 miles
Beulah House, High Street, Highley, WV16 6LP
Lloydspharmacy5.28 miles
Moss Grove Surgery, 15 Moss Grove, Kingswinford, DY6 9HS
Boots5.35 miles
16 Market Street, Kingswinford, DY6 9JR
Murrays Pharmacy5.36 miles
9-11 Market Street, Kingswinford, DY6 9JS
Bridgnorth Pharmacy5.43 miles
2 Mill Street, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV15 5AL
Morrisons Pharmacy5.52 miles
Charterfield Shopping Ctr, Stallings Lane, Kingswinford, DY6 7SH
Lloydspharmacy5.58 miles
468 High Street, Kingswinford, Dudley, DY6 8AW
County Pharmacy Ltd5.70 miles
15 Wordsley Green Centre, Wordsley, Stourbridge, DY8 5PD
Boots5.73 miles
30-31 High Street, Bridgnorth, WV16 4DB
Murrays Pharmacy5.89 miles
Northgate Health Centre, Northgate, Bridgnorth, WV16 4EN
Medi-Care Pharmacy6.07 miles
1 Meadow View, High Street,Pattingham, Wolverhampton, WV6 7BD
Leisure
Park
HIGHGATE COMMON2.42 miles
HIGHGATE2.44 miles
ENVILLE (Grade II* Listed)2.65 miles
LUDSTONE HALL (Grade II Listed)3.01 miles
DUDMASTON HALL (Grade II Listed)3.24 miles
WOM BROOK WALK4.68 miles
DAVENPORT HOUSE (Grade II* Listed)4.72 miles
SEVERN VALLEY4.80 miles
SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE RAILWAY WALK4.91 miles
KINGSFORD5.07 miles
KINGSFORD FOREST PARK5.10 miles
HIMLEY HALL (Grade II Listed)5.73 miles
ARLEY HOUSE (Grade II Listed)5.82 miles
BAGGERIDGE6.28 miles
BAGGERIDGE COUNTRY PARK6.29 miles
COOKLEY6.33 miles
Shop
Groceries
Londis Alveley Food Stores3.63 miles
2-3 Cooks Cross, Bridgenorth, WV15 6LS
Sainsbury's Wombourne4.01 miles
Heath Mill Road, Wombourne, Wolverhampton, WV5 8AP
SPAR Worfiled4.16 miles
Spar Store, Bridgenorth Road, Near Bridgenorth, WV15 5NR
Costcutter Wombourne4.53 miles
130 Common Road, Wombourne, WV5 0NB
ALDI Stourbridge Road4.76 miles
Bridgnorth, WV15 6AL
Co-op Stourbridge4.77 miles
Kinver, DY7 6HF
Co-op Kingswinford4.91 miles
Wall Heath, DY6 0NP
SPAR Wombourne5.11 miles
30/32 Windmill Bank, Wombourne, WV5 9JD
Co-op Bridgnorth5.13 miles
Lodge Farm, WV15 5DJ
Co-op Wolverhampton5.15 miles
School Road, Wombourne, WV5 9ED
Co-op Wolverhampton5.18 miles
Wombourne, WV5 9DN
Costcutter Bridgnorth5.22 miles
Hawthorne House, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV16 6LF
Tesco Kingswinford (Express)5.26 miles
Moss Grove, Kingswinford, West Midlands, DY6 9HP
SPAR Lawnswood5.31 miles
102, Lawnswood Road, West Midlands, DY8 5NA
Lidl Kingswinford5.37 miles
Stallings Lane, Dudley, DY6 7BG
Tesco Bridgnorth (Express)5.38 miles
Cann Hall Bypass, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV15 5AP
Transport
Airport
Birmingham International Airport23.86 miles
Birmingham International Airport Terminal 123.93 miles
Birmingham International Airport Terminal 223.94 miles
Coventry Baginton Airport35.79 miles
Gloucestershire Airport42.27 miles
Manchester Airport Terminal 359.26 miles
Manchester Airport59.30 miles
Manchester Airport Terminal 159.41 miles
Manchester Airport Terminal 259.71 miles
Bus Stop
Brantley Crescent (SE)0.73 miles
Brantley Lane (N)0.79 miles
Holy Cross Church (SW)0.80 miles
Holy Cross Church (NE)0.80 miles
Tea Room (SE)0.82 miles
Tea Room (NW)0.82 miles
Heathton House (NW)1.92 miles
Heathton House (SE)1.92 miles
Royal Oak PH (NE)2.01 miles
The Royal Oak Inn (SW)2.02 miles
Royal Oak PH (SW)2.10 miles
Lion-O-Morfe Inn (NW)2.17 miles
Lion-O-Morfe Inn (SE)2.19 miles
Blundies Lane (SE)2.26 miles
Blundies Lane (NW)2.26 miles
Brown's Lake Road (NE)2.27 miles
Ferry Port
Sharpness Old Docks54.32 miles
Railway Station
Stourbridge Town Rail Station7.24 miles
Stourbridge Junction Rail Station7.79 miles
Stourbridge Junction Rail Station7.79 miles
Lye (West Midlands) Rail Station8.11 miles
Blakedown Rail Station8.33 miles
Hagley Rail Station8.38 miles
Kidderminster Rail Station8.53 miles
Cradley Heath Rail Station8.91 miles
Coseley Rail Station9.27 miles
Albrighton Rail Station9.39 miles
Wolverhampton Rail Station9.42 miles
Codsall Rail Station9.44 miles
Bilbrook Rail Station9.51 miles
Cosford Rail Station9.80 miles
Tipton Rail Station9.83 miles
Old Hill Rail Station10.29 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (DY7 5B*)
Number of Properties in Catchment261
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
HOME FARM
GATACRE
WOLVERHAMPTON
SHROPSHIRE
WV5 7AW		£1,430,000
2025-02-07
detached
freehold
GATACRE HALL (THE ROOKERY)
GATACRE
WOLVERHAMPTON
SHROPSHIRE
WV5 7AW		£390,000
2024-02-26
flatmaisonette
leasehold
GATACRE LODGE
GATACRE
WOLVERHAMPTON
SHROPSHIRE
WV5 7AW		£550,000
2023-06-12
detached
freehold
GATACRE HALL (HEM COPPICE)
GATACRE
WOLVERHAMPTON
SHROPSHIRE
WV5 7AW		£325,000
2023-02-20
flatmaisonette
leasehold
Sold 2021-11-16   £365,000
THE SUMMER HOUSE
GATACRE
WOLVERHAMPTON
SHROPSHIRE
WV5 7AW		£396,000
2022-08-03
terraced
freehold
Sold 2020-09-30   £280,000
THE HAY LOFT
GATACRE
WOLVERHAMPTON
SHROPSHIRE
WV5 7AW		£440,000
2022-06-21
terraced
freehold
Sold 2021-04-12   £325,000
Sold 2007-06-08   £340,000
Sold 1998-01-12   £135,000
GATACRE HALL (MORPHWOODS)
GATACRE
WOLVERHAMPTON
SHROPSHIRE
WV5 7AW		£400,000
2022-06-14
flatmaisonette
leasehold
GATACRE HALL (HOME WOOD)
GATACRE
WOLVERHAMPTON
SHROPSHIRE
WV5 7AW		£350,000
2022-06-10
flatmaisonette
leasehold
GATACRE HALL (STUBBY MOOR)
GATACRE
WOLVERHAMPTON
SHROPSHIRE
WV5 7AW		£330,000
2022-05-31
flatmaisonette
leasehold
GATACRE HALL (LODGE WOODS)
GATACRE
WOLVERHAMPTON
SHROPSHIRE
WV5 7AW		£315,000
2022-04-21
flatmaisonette
leasehold
THE BELL TOWER
GATACRE
WOLVERHAMPTON
SHROPSHIRE
WV5 7AW		£198,000
2022-02-11
flatmaisonette
freehold
GATACRE HALL (UPPER MILL MEADOW)
GATACRE
WOLVERHAMPTON
SHROPSHIRE
WV5 7AW		£355,000
2022-02-04
flatmaisonette
leasehold
GATACRE HALL (BRANTLEY WOOD)
GATACRE
WOLVERHAMPTON
SHROPSHIRE
WV5 7AW		£363,850
2021-11-29
flatmaisonette
leasehold
LAKE VIEW
GATACRE
WOLVERHAMPTON
SHROPSHIRE
WV5 7AW		£440,000
2021-03-15
terraced
freehold
THE COTTS
SIX ASHES
BRIDGNORTH
STAFFORDSHIRE
WV15 6EJ		£550,000
2020-10-13
detached
freehold
SOUTH WING
GATACRE
WOLVERHAMPTON
SHROPSHIRE
WV5 7AW		£410,000
2020-09-21
terraced
freehold
Sold 2019-06-13   £400,000
THE THRESHERS
GATACRE
WOLVERHAMPTON
SHROPSHIRE
WV5 7AW		£328,000
2019-09-20
detached
freehold
GATACRE HALL
GATACRE
WOLVERHAMPTON
SHROPSHIRE
WV5 7AW		£450,000
2019-06-13
otherPropertyType
leasehold
THE GLASS HOUSE
GATACRE
WOLVERHAMPTON
SHROPSHIRE
WV5 7AW		£300,000
2018-09-28
terraced
freehold
ORCHARD COTTAGE, SIX ASHES ROAD
SIX ASHES
BRIDGNORTH
STAFFORDSHIRE
WV15 6EL		£440,000
2017-01-06
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2014-05-29   £395,000
Sold 2005-04-15   £282,500
THE ICE HOUSE
GATACRE
WOLVERHAMPTON
SHROPSHIRE
WV5 7AW		£270,000
2016-03-31
terraced
freehold
Sold 2003-09-12   £355,000
Sold 1998-09-04   £165,000
THE SMITHY
GATACRE
WOLVERHAMPTON
SHROPSHIRE
WV5 7AW		£345,000
2014-12-12
terraced
freehold
THE ORANGERY
GATACRE
WOLVERHAMPTON
SHROPSHIRE
WV5 7AW		£320,000
2013-09-13
detached
freehold
14
GATACRE
WOLVERHAMPTON
SHROPSHIRE
WV5 7AW		£400,000
2012-03-23
detached
freehold
THE MILL
GATACRE
WOLVERHAMPTON
SHROPSHIRE
WV5 7AW		£315,000
2007-09-19
terraced
freehold
THE DAIRY
GATACRE
WOLVERHAMPTON
SHROPSHIRE
WV5 7AW		£300,000
2003-02-28
semidetached
freehold
Sold 1997-11-20   £127,500
BURNPIT, SIX ASHES ROAD
BOBBINGTON
STOURBRIDGE
STAFFORDSHIRE
DY7 5BU		£175,000
2002-08-01
detached
freehold
THE HAYWAIN
GATACRE
WOLVERHAMPTON
SHROPSHIRE
WV5 7AW		£120,000
1997-11-20
terraced
freehold
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