| Bratton | |
|---|---|
  Bratton Location within Shropshire | |
| Population | 230 (2011) |
| • London | 140 mi (230 km) SE |
| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | TELFORD |
| Postcode district | TF5 |
| Dialling code | 01952 |
| Police | West Mercia |
| Fire | Shropshire |
| Ambulance | West Midlands |
| UK Parliament | |
Bratton is a settlement in the English county of Shropshire, originally a rural village, now partly suburban. The population in 2011 was 230.
Geography
The countryside around Bratton is largely flat lowland, but to the south there are hills, the highest point within sight being the Wrekin, which stands on the horizon some four miles to the south. The nearest towns are Wellington and Telford, which lie to the southeast and are the source of most urban services.[1]
Local services
Almost all local government services in Bratton are provided by the Telford and Wrekin unitary authority.
Bratton has a school, the St Peter's Church of England Primary School.[2]
Climate
The average temperature in the area is 8°C. In July, the warmest month, the average is 18°C, and in December this falls to 0°C.[3]
Notes
- ↑ BRATTON, TELFORD AND WREKIN (TF5 0BY), ordnancesurvey.co.uk, accessed 1 May 2021
- ↑ St Peter's C.E. (Controlled) Primary School, brattonstpeters.org.uk, accessed 1 May 2021
- ↑ NASA Earth Observations Data Set Index Archived 2015-03-06 at the Wayback Machine, NASA, accessed 1 May 2021