Stonydelph

Stonydelph
Stonydelph is located in Staffordshire
Stonydelph
Stonydelph
Location within Staffordshire
Population7,626 (2021)
OS grid referenceSK238021
District
Shire county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townTAMWORTH
Postcode districtB77
PoliceStaffordshire
FireStaffordshire
AmbulanceWest Midlands
UK Parliament
List of places
UK
England
Staffordshire
52°36′58″N 1°39′00″W / 52.616°N 1.650°W / 52.616; -1.650

Stonydelph is a suburban neighbourhood and electoral ward about 2 miles (3 km) south east of the centre of Tamworth in Staffordshire, England. At the 2021 census, the population of the ward was 7,626.[1]

A spelling of "Stoneydelph" is sometimes used but the OS map of 1888 shows "Stonydelph Farm" as the only building in this area. Much of the area is based around a road named "Pennine Way".

Stonydelph ward elects three members to Tamworth Borough Council and one member to Staffordshire County Council.[2][3]

Transport

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As of 2024, there are three bus routes operating in the area, all operated by Arriva.

For train access, the nearest station is Wilnecote railway station, served by CrossCountry, followed by Polesworth railway station, served by Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Trains, then Tamworth railway station, serving as a interchange between CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains and Avanti West Coast.

Education

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There are three schools in the area. Two primary schools, Three Peaks Primary Academy, located on Fossdale Road, and Stoneydelph Primary School, located on Crowden Road, and one nursery, Pennymoor Pre School Nursery, located on Pennymoor Road. The nearest secondary school is Two Rivers High School.

References

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  1. ^ "2021 Census Profile for areas in England and Wales - Nomis - Official Census and Labour Market Statistics". www.nomisweb.co.uk.
  2. ^ "Find Councillor". democracy.tamworth.gov.uk. 11 October 2024.
  3. ^ "Your County Councillors". staffordshire.moderngov.co.uk. 11 October 2024.