Welcome to Hockley

Hockley is a vibrant and diverse area located in the heart of the West Midlands. It is known for its rich cultural heritage and is home to a large number of ethnic communities. The area is also famous for its jewelry quarter, which is one of the largest in Europe. The jewelry quarter is a hub of creativity and innovation, with many independent designers and makers working in the area. Visitors can explore the many shops and galleries, and even take a tour of the workshops to see the craftsmen at work.

Hockley is also a great place for foodies, with a wide range of restaurants and cafes serving up delicious cuisine from around the world. From traditional British pub grub to exotic Indian curries, there is something to suit every taste and budget. The area is also home to a number of independent coffee shops, perfect for a quick caffeine fix or a leisurely catch-up with friends.

In addition to its cultural and culinary offerings, Hockley is also a great place for shopping. The area is home to a number of independent boutiques and vintage stores, as well as larger chain stores. Visitors can browse for unique gifts and souvenirs, or simply enjoy a leisurely afternoon of retail therapy. With its vibrant atmosphere and diverse range of attractions, Hockley is a must-visit destination for anyone visiting the West Midlands.

Local Weather

Fog

Temp: 5°C

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Wind: 6.7 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Flexible Learning School Other Independent School Ages:13-16 Head Teacher Miss Shamim Akhtar	23 All Saints Road Hockley Birmingham Birmingham B18 5QB 1215547918 School Website
Future First Independent School Other Independent School Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Mr Aftaab Hussain	Hockley Port. All Saints Street Hockley Birmingham West Midlands B18 7RL 1215514837 School Website
Values Academy Other Independent Special School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Vacancy Vacancy	15 Key Hill Hockley Birmingham West Midlands B18 5PB 1215230222 School Website
Brookfields Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Leanne Mahony	2 Hingeston Street Hockley Birmingham B18 6PU 1216751897 School Website
St Francis Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Margaret Brumant	Nursery Road Handsworth Birmingham West Midlands B19 1PH 01214645072 School Website
The Lambs Christian School Other Independent School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Principal Patricia Ekhuemelo	113 Soho Hill Hockley Birmingham West Midlands B19 1AY 1215543790 School Website
Orion School Other Independent School Ages:13-16 Head Teacher Mrs Murett Mendez	14246 Western Road Hockley Birmingham B18 7QD 1212457200
St Edmunds Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kathryn Cairns	Rosebery Street Springhill Birmingham West Midlands B18 7PA 01215237274
Nishkam High School Free Schools Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Interim Co – Principal Chris Deeks Interim Co – Principal Emma Wilks	Great King Street North Birmingham West Midlands B19 2LF 01213487660 School Website
Benson Community School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Medley	Benson Road Hockley Birmingham West Midlands B18 5TD 01215544913 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Jewellery Quarter Vyse Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B18 6LE 0.42 Miles

Witton Witton Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B6 7BA 1.05 Miles

Birmingham Snow Hill Colmore Row, Birmingham, West Midlands, B3 2BJ 1.16 Miles

Birmingham New Street Station Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B2 4QA 1.43 Miles

Five Ways Islington Row, Edgbaston, West Midlands, B15 1SF 1.54 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Victoria Cars 0121 551 7777 227 New John Street West, Birmingham, West Midlands, B19 3UA 0.19 Miles
Julie's Cars Ltd 0121 212 1333 The Big Peg, Birmingham, West Midlands, B18 6NF 0.53 Miles
Taxi Cabs Company Ltd 0121 551 4367 9 Benson Industrial Estate, Birmingham, West Midlands, B18 5TS 0.54 Miles
Sunrise Radio Cars 0121 551 7000 227 Lozells Rd, Birmingham, West Midlands, B19 1RJ 0.62 Miles
A A A Radio Cars 0121 233 3343 36 Hall Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B18 6BS 0.64 Miles
Triple A Radio Cars 0121 233 3343 36 Hall Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B18 6BS 0.64 Miles
St Pauls Cars 0121 233 3333 37, Birmingham, West Midlands, B3 1UG 0.68 Miles
Airports Direct Uk 0121 551 1111 147A Soho Rd, Birmingham, West Midlands, B21 9ST 0.73 Miles
Sky Cars 0121 551 2525 147A Soho Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B21 9ST 0.73 Miles
Red And White Cars 0121 515 3333 127A Lozells Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B19 2TR 0.77 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Warstone Lane Post Office (B) Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Warstone Lane Post Office 119 Vyse Street Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Villa Road Post Office Collection Today available until:12:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Caroline St (B3 1Tr) Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:18:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Frederick St (B1 3Hs) Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Graham St (B3 1Sh) Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Lozells Rd Post Office Collection Today available until:12:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Summerfield Post Office Collection Today available until:12:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Newhall St (B3 1Sf) Collection Today available until:11:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Water Street (B3 1Hl) Collection Today available until:12:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30
Summer Lane Collection Today available until:12:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:30
Holly Rd Collection Today available until:12:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:30
Mostyn Rd No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Telephone House Post Office (B3 1Jx) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newtown Post Office Collection Today available until:12:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Enki Medical - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Orsborn House 55 Terrace Road Birmingham B19 1BP
Enki Medical - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Orsborn House 55 Terrace Road Birmingham B19 1BP
Modality Community Services 0121 6121574	Enki Medical Practice Orsborn House 55 Terrace Rd, Birmingham B19 1BP
Modality Enki Medical Practice 0121 2501585	Orsborn House 55 Terrace Road Birmingham B19 1BP
Hockley Medical Practice 0121 5541757	Hockley Medical Practice 60 Lion Court, Carver St Birmingham B1 3AL

Local Stores

Birmingham - Newhall Street
Newhall Square
Newhall Street
Birmingham
West Midlands
B3 1RU
01212 121875
Store Website
0.89 miles

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SPAR Brindley Place
SPAR
Unit 1A Brunswick Street
Brindley Place
Birmingham
B1 2JF
0121 6435502
Store Website
1.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Manor Veterinary Centre
371/373 Hagley Road Edgbaston Birmingham West Midlands B17 8DL 0121 429 3833 admin@manorvets.com Website 2.12 miles

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Birmingham Aston Pdsa Pet Hospital
1 Dulverton Road Witton Birmingham West Midlands B6 7EQ 0121 328 1716 Website 2.20 miles

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Bearwood Veterinary Clinic
1-2 Lightwoods Road Smethwick West Midlands B67 5AY 0121 429 1400 enquiries@bearwoodvets.co.uk 2.53 miles
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Yourvets24 Smethwick
Queens Head Londonderry Lane Smethwick Birmingham West Midlands B67 7EW 01215 161999 smethwick@yourvets.co.uk Website 2.91 miles

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Lordswood Vets Limited
39 Lordswood Road Harborne Birmingham West Midlands B17 9QT 0121 426 4343 lordswood_veterinary_surgery@hotmail.com Website 2.95 miles
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Kingstanding K9 Fertility Clinic
368 College Road Birmingham West Midlands B44 0HH 07398 872662 kingstandingfertilityclinic@gmail.com 3.25 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Cannon Hill Park
Cannon Hill Park Is Located In South Birmingham, West Midlands, Just Outside Of The City Centre. It Is A Popular City Park, Covering 250 Acres. B13 8RD 3.09 miles Cannon Hill Park Is Just Outside Birmingham City Centre, Between Moseley And Edgbaston.

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Sandwell Valley Country Park
Lovely Place To Walk, There Is A Reservoir With Lots Of Geese And Ducks, Currently Baby Geese Lulling Around. Rosewarne Cottage Salter'S Ln Lancashire 3.39 miles B71 4Bg

Location what3words faster.silent.smooth

Sutton Park
The Park Has Open Heathland, Woodlands, Seven Lakes, Wetlands, And Marshes - Each With Its Own Rich Variety Of Plants And Wildlife, Some Rarely Seen In The Region. Cattle And Wild Ponies Graze On The Land. Monmouth Drivethe Royal Town Of Sutton Coldfield Birmingham 4.87 miles

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Barr Beacon
Beacon Way Lancashire 5.52 miles Wo Car Parks Off Beacon Road, Use Monument Car Park For The Memorial Buses: Numbers 76, And 997 Run From Walsall, Alight On Beacon Road Nature Trails: The Beacon Way, Orienteering Trail, Circular Walk Wildlife To See: Heathland Butterflies And Bees, Ravens And Buzzards, Rabbits This Site Is Great For: Health Walks, Dog Walking, Picnics, Geology, Amazing Views! Grid Reference: Sp 060 973

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Sutton Park
2400 Acre National Nature Reserve. The Park Has Open Heathland, Woodlands, Seven Lakes, Wetlands, And Marshes - Each With Its Own Rich Variety Of Plants And Wildlife, Some Rarely Seen In The Region. Cattle And Wild Ponies Graze On The Land. Children's Play Area Is Located At Town Gate. The Town Gate Park Rd Lancashire 6.16 miles There Are Alternative Entrances Located In Streetly And Boldmere. During Summer Months A Small Entrance Fee Is Charged To Enter Sutton Park.

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Sutton Park
A 3.1-Mile, Circular Walk, With Three Potential Joining Points. Walk Around A 2,400 Acre National Nature Reserve And One Of The Largest Urban Parks In Europe. B73 6BT 6.21 miles Sutton Park Is Located In Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, West Midlands. There Are Several Entrances To The Park.

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Weather Forecast

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