Welcome to Worfield
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Worfield is a village and civil parish in Shropshire in the West Midlands, England. It is 120 miles (190 km) northwest of London and 10 miles (16 km) west of Wolverhampton. It is north of Bridgnorth and southeast of Telford. The parish, which includes the hamlet of Chesterton, is an extensive one which lies on the River Worfe. The name Worfield comes from its location on the river Worfe and the surrounding countryside (fields). The manor of Worfield is mentioned in Domesday Book, where it formed part of the Seisdon Hundred of Staffordshire and was held by Hugh of Montgomery, 2nd Earl of Shrewsbury.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
4,139 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
2,226 (2021) |
Density |
54 people/km2 |
Mean age |
44.1 |
Ward |
Worfield |
District |
Shropshire |
Postcodes |
WV15, WV6 |
ONS ID |
E04011396 |
Council
Contact details for Worfield Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Worfield Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Worfield Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Worfield Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Worfield Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Worfield Parish.
Local News
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Result of the by-election for the Worfield electoral division
Published: 7th Sep 2023
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Warwickshire's Will Rhodes agrees a return to Worfield
Published: 24th Jan 2024
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'Stunning' by-election victory for Shropshire Lib Dems
Published: 8th Sep 2023