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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Shirley, West Midlands, England. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.
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Drag the map to pan to any area of West Midlands or beyond. Switch to Satellite view to see high-resolution aerial photography of Shirley and surrounding areas, including streets, buildings, parks and waterways.
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| 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 | August 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. |