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Higher Heath sits on a flat, sandy plateau a few miles south of Whitchurch, tucked just off the A49. Its character is defined largely by its history as a former Second World War airfield, RAF Prees Heath, and you can still trace the old perimeter roads and dispersal points in the layout of the residential lanes today. Unlike the traditional timber-framed villages nearby, it has a more open, woodland feel, with many homes backing onto stands of pine and birch. It’s a practical spot for those who need to get around; you can be in Shrewsbury, Chester, or Crewe within half an hour, yet once you turn off the main road, it is remarkably quiet. Local life tends to revolve around the village hall and the nearby Prees Heath Common Reserve - a protected site of lowland heath that is one of the last strongholds for the Silver-studded Blue butterfly. While most major amenities are found in Whitchurch, there is a small shop and garage on the edge of the settlement, and the primary school in neighboring Prees is only a short trip away.