Notable Residents
- Frances Ridley Havergal (1836-1879), poet and hymnist was born in the village, the youngest daughter of the Rector of Astley.
- Former Prime Minister, Stanley Baldwin lived in Astley in his later years, his home has now become a nursing home. There is also a monument dedicated to him on the main road between Holt and Stourport.
- Winford baronets, of Glasshampton
- Captain Andrew Yarranton, engineer and agriculturalist
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