Traditional county: West Midlands · District / Borough: Solihull · Region: West Midlands
Explore Shirley, West Midlands with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Shirley map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
| Place | Shirley |
| Traditional County | West Midlands |
| District / Borough | Solihull |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 52.422904 |
| Longitude | -1.828245 |
| Place Type | Suburban Area |
The suburban character of Shirley is defined by its blend of residential development and accessible green spaces. It lies 3.6 km west-north-west of Solihull (from Solihull: bearing 288°T, OS grid SP 117 805), and is situated north-north-east of Major's Green village. Shirley benefits from its proximity to larger urban centres while retaining a distinct local identity, often characterized by its family-friendly atmosphere and well-maintained parks. Historically, the development of Shirley has been shaped by its position within the wider West Midlands conurbation, evolving from more rural roots into a thriving residential hub. Local amenities and shopping parades serve the daily needs of Shirley's residents, contributing to a sense of community. The area's transport links facilitate easy access to Solihull town centre and Birmingham, making Shirley a popular choice for commuters.
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Explore Shirley, West Midlands, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 52.422904, -1.828245. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.
| Page built | June 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |