[11] By the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, Priorslee grew rapidly following the arrival of both the Lilleshall Company in nearby Oakengates and the opening of the Wolverhampton - Shrewsbury Railway.

[12] Priorslee is a predominantly residential village with some local shopping amenities and is also close Stafford Park which is a mix of industrial and retail.

The campus is home to the e-Innovation Centre which provides startup companies and small and medium enterprises with business accommodation and funded support from a team of IT consultants, giving them access to the university's IT facilities, expertise and resources.

[17] The village is close to the Wolverhampton - Shrewsbury line with the nearest railway stations being Oakengates and nearby Shifnal.

The village is also close to the route of the original Watling Street which runs until the Lime Kiln Bank Roundabout.