The northernmost point of “Southern” England is further north than most of the Midlands and some of “Northern” England.

Southern England’s northernmost point (52.9875570° N) is further north than all of Birmingham and Derby and most of Nottingham.

Birmingham and Derby have maximum latitudes of about 52.6084 and 52.9680 respectively.

Northern England’s southernmost point, in Cheshire, is about 52.9592° N.