Traditional county: West Midlands · District / Borough: Sandwell · Region: West Midlands
Explore The Knowle, West Midlands with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the The Knowle 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 The Knowle, 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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| Place | The Knowle |
| Traditional County | West Midlands |
| District / Borough | Sandwell |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 52.488074 |
| Longitude | -2.059497 |
| Place Type | Suburban Area |
The Knowle emerges from the undulating topography of the West Midlands as a distinct suburban enclave defined by its industrious legacy and proximity to reclaimed industrial waters. It lies 0.7 miles west-north-west of Rowley Regis (from Rowley Regis: bearing 294°T, OS grid SO 960 877). A peculiar stillness clings to the horizon here, where the cooling mists of Rowley Stop offer a reflective counterpoint to the persistent hum of the surrounding district. The landscape retains the rugged character of its geological origins, with the remnants of old coal-hewn earth providing a firm, unyielding foundation for the residential streets. Residents often find their afternoon walks punctuated by the tranquil presence of Boshboil Arm, a body of water that mirrors the pale, expansive skies of the region with surprising clarity. This intersection of utilitarian heritage and quiet, domestic repose grants The Knowle a singular atmosphere that resists the encroaching blur of modern sprawl. Beneath the shifting clouds, the local architecture maintains a modest composure, acknowledging the long history of iron and fire that once animated these low-slung hills. Every corner of The Knowle serves as a reminder of how the earth itself was rearranged to serve the ambitions of a previous age, now softened by the patient return of reeds and quiet birdsong.
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Explore The Knowle, 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: 52.488074, -2.059497. 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. |