The unsung commuter town that offers a quiet respite away from West Midlands hubs Wolverhampton and Birmingham
If you're working in the Wolverhampton area, we recommend this village if you're looking to commute into the big city for work and enjoyment, and be able to return back to a village for quiet respite.
One thing is for sure, and that is Birmingham and Wolverhampton are both not known for being quiet hubs in the West Midlands.
For sure, they're great places to visit if you're a fan of bustling city centres, vibrant nightlife and plenty of endless activities to partake in. That's part of the reason, as to why so many people choose to flock to these West Midlands hubs.
However, for some, they'd like to separate work and play, and choose to spend their days in Wolverhampton for work then would like to travel back home to a scenic spot in the West Midlands.
One such spot that is nestled rather closely to both Wolverhampton and Birmingham, that's a perfectly situated place in the middle is Wombourne.
For many, the village, is a lovely change as it has a lovely village feel, as it has plenty of medieval roots as it meanders from the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal.
The village is located 17 minutes away from Wolverhampton by car and is 38 minute drive time away from Birmingham.
This large South Staffordshire village has a population of 12,818 according to the 2021 Census.
What you can do in Wombourne:
It costs more money to live in Wombourne in comparison to Wolverhampton. According to RightMove, the average house price was £337,367 over the last year.
But many residents feel that the price point is worth it due to it being near plenty of scenic sites.
Making this village rather more expensive than house prices in Wolverhampton which are on average £239,869, it is also considerably more money than house prices in Birmingham being £256,827.
The South Staffordshire Railway, which traces the former railway line between Wolverhampton and Wombourne.
For many, the Wombourne part of the route is lovely as it goes into the woods at Himley Plantation. From there, it turns east, passing through Himley and Kingswinford, and finishes at Pensett, just north of Brierley Hill.
Another lovely Wombourne site is the Orton Hills, which is a popular hill range that offers panoramic views of the surrounding areas, including the Malvern and Woodbury.
It is rather popular with walkers in the area with scenic routes that pass the the Red Lion Pub, Battlefield Hill in Wombourne.
As well as this peaceful walks along the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal are a joy for many locals and visitors to the village.
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