Local Information on Stourbridge

Stourbridge is a beautiful town within the Dudley Metropolitan Borough in the West Midlands of England. Historically part of Worcestershire, Stourbridge was a centre for glass making, and today includes the suburbs of Amblecote, Lye, Norton, Oldswinford, Pedmore, Wollaston and Wollescote.

The population, as recorded in the Census of the United Kingdom in 1991, was 54,661. Due to its fabulous location much of the population is made up of commuters that choose to travel via road or rail to Birmingham and the Black Country, whilst residing in Stourbridge and the surrounding areas.

Situated on the edge of the Black Country and less than fifteen miles from Birmingham, the UK's second city, Stourbridge has lovely countryside right on the doorstep, whilst villages such as Kinver, Churchill, Belbroughton and Clent are just a few minutes drive away.

Stourbridge has an unusual mix of industrial and rural influences, giving it a unique and charming character. Stourbridge town centre features a centrally located railway station and a superb mix of preserved old buildings as well as modern and interesting specialist shops. Great pubs and restaurants make the town very popular with both visitors and locals alike and is always well worth a visit.

Due to its location being very central in the UK, Stourbridge is just a few minutes drive from the M5 and M6 motorways, and easily accesible by both road and rail.

Stourbridge is ideally located for those that like to travel further afield, with 2 airports servicing the West Midlands, Birmingham International Airport being roughly 20 miles in distance from Stourbridge and the East Midlands International Airport being a distance of approximately 56 miles.

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