Welcome to Sheldon

Sheldon is a suburban area located in the eastern part of Birmingham, West Midlands. It is a relatively small area with a population of around 7,000 people. Sheldon is known for its quiet and peaceful atmosphere, making it an ideal place for families and retirees. The area is well-connected to the rest of Birmingham, with easy access to major roads and public transportation.

Sheldon has a rich history dating back to the 12th century when it was known as Scheldone. The area was once a rural village, but it has since developed into a thriving suburban community. Sheldon is home to several historic landmarks, including the Sheldon Hall, which was built in the 18th century and is now a popular wedding venue. The area also has several parks and green spaces, including Sheldon Country Park, which covers over 300 acres and is a popular destination for nature lovers.

Sheldon has a strong sense of community, with several local events and activities taking place throughout the year. The area has a range of amenities, including shops, restaurants, and pubs, making it a convenient place to live. Sheldon is also home to several schools, including the Sheldon Heath Academy, which is a popular choice for parents in the area. Overall, Sheldon is a charming and welcoming community that offers a high quality of life for its residents.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 6°C

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Wind: 9.4 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Valley Primary Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Susan Milewski	Old Lode Lane Solihull West Midlands B92 8LW 01217434691 School Website
Mapledene Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jacqueline Stephenson	Mapledene Road Sheldon Birmingham West Midlands B26 3XE 01214642881 School Website
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kate Madia	Horse Shoes Lane Birmingham West Midlands B26 3HU 1217433289 School Website
Stanville Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Andy Runacres	Stanville Road Birmingham West Midlands B26 3YN 01214642322 School Website
Elms Farm Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Baxter	Dorncliffe Avenue Sheldon Birmingham West Midlands B33 0PJ 01214644634 School Website
Lyndon School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Abid Butt	Daylesford Road Solihull West Midlands B92 8EJ 01217433402 School Website
St Andrew's Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Cieran Flaherty	Windrush Close Solihull West Midlands B92 8QL 1217435675 School Website
Daylesford Academy Academy Alternative Provision Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Tina Whitehouse	Lyndon Road Solihull B92 7QW 1217798090 School Website
Brays School Academy Special Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nova Harvey	Brays Road Sheldon Birmingham West Midlands B26 1NS 1217435730 School Website
King Edward Vi Sheldon Heath Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Rebecca Elcocks	Sheldon Heath Road Sheldon Birmingham West Midlands B26 2RZ 01216472471 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Marston Green Holly Lane, Marston Green, West Midlands, B37 7AB 1.29 Miles

Olton Warwick Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B92 7AR 1.78 Miles

Acocks Green Yardley Road, Acocks Green, West Midlands, B27 6EB 2.09 Miles

Lea Hall Lea Hall Road, Lea Hall, West Midlands, B33 8JU 2.10 Miles

Solihull Station Approach, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 1LE 2.71 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Avon Radio Cars 0121 722 3000 119 Hob's Moat Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B92 8JN 0.81 Miles
Area Cars 0121 782 7979 746 Old Lode La, Solihull, West Midlands, B92 8NH 0.91 Miles
Pcs - Professional Chauffeur Services 0845 223 2000 Forward House, Birmingham, West Midlands, B26 3QT 0.92 Miles
David Cain Corporate Travel 0121 604 2444 11 Broadway Croft, Birmingham, West Midlands, B26 2NU 1.16 Miles
Chauffeurline 0121 604 2444 11 Broadway Croft, Birmingham, West Midlands, B26 2NU 1.16 Miles
On Time Cars Ltd 0121 742 9504 208, Birmingham, West Midlands, B26 2RY 1.22 Miles
Birmingham Airport Taxis 0121 770 2222 31 A Station Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B37 7AB 1.25 Miles
Plaza Cars 0121 770 3333 Export House/31A Station Rd, Birmingham, West Midlands, B37 7AB 1.25 Miles
Marston Green Cars 0121 779 3344 31A Station Rd, Birmingham, West Midlands, B37 7AB 1.25 Miles
Damsonwood Taxis 07941 614271 Rowood Drive, Solihull, West Midlands, B92 9LU 1.40 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Hatchford Brook No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Whitcroft Rd No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sheldon No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Valley Rd No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Coventry Rd (A) Sheldon No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coventry Rd (B) Sheldon No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Cranes Park Rd No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sheldon Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Fallowfield Rd No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mapledene Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sheldon Village No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Melton Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Coventry Road Practice 0121 7432154	Coventry Road Practice 2314 Coventry Road Sheldon Birmingham B26 3JS
Cranes Park Road Surgery 0121 7432018	25 Cranes Park Road Sheldon Birmingham B26 3SE
Church Road Surgery 0121 7411101	Church Road Surgery 90 Church Road, Sheldon Birmingham B26 3TP
The Sheldon Medical Centre 0121 7435511	Sheldon Medical Centre 169-171 Church Road Sheldon Birmingham B26 3TT
Meadowside Family Health Centre	30 Winchcombe Road Solihull B92 8PJ

Local Stores

Lyndon Road
254 Lyndon Road
Solihull
West Midlands
B92 7QW
01217 434783
Store Website
0.83 miles

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SPAR Hobs Moat
Hobs Moat Road
Solihull
B92 8JN
01217 222954.
Store Website
0.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

James Horner Vets - Sheldon
Unit 4, Morrisons Supermarket Coventry Road Sheldon Birmingham West Midlands B26 3PD 0121 270 5800 reception@hornervets.com 0.35 miles

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Your Vets Sheldon
492 Sheldon Heath Road Sheldon Birmingham B26 2RU 0121 783 5085 stechford@yourvets.co.uk Website 0.96 miles
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Yourvets - Solihull
Lincoln Road North Olton Solihull Birmingham West Midlands B27 6RR 0121 647 4100 solihull@yourvets.co.uk Website 1.67 miles
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Medivet Solihull / Damson House Vets
82 Damson Lane Solihull West Midlands B92 9JP 0121 705 8231 solihull@medivet.co.uk Website 1.86 miles
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Fivelands Veterinary Centre
228 Church Road Yardley Birmingham West Midlands B25 8XL 0121 783 7345 reception@fivelands.com Website 1.94 miles

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The Vet Clinic @ Birmingham Dogs Home
Catherine-De-Barnes Lane Catherine-De-Barnes Solihull West Midlands B92 0DJ info@bdhvetclinic.org.uk Website 1.94 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 5.48 miles Cannon Hill Park Is Just Outside Birmingham City Centre, Between Moseley And Edgbaston.

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Kingsbury Water Park
Large Area Consisting Of Lakes, Ponds, Open Fields And Woodland Paths, Visitor Centre And Refreshments Available, And Miles Of Dog Walking. 3 Bodymoor Heath Rd Bodymoor Heath Lancashire 8.08 miles

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Baddesley Clinton
There Are A Variety Of Different Walks And Trails To Enjoy On Your Visit To Baddesley Clinton. Come And Experience Panoramic Views, A Range Of Wildlife, And The Opportunity To Learn About Local History. Please Note Many Of Our Walks Are Dog Friendly, However Dogs Are Not Allowed Past Visitor Reception Which Includes The House, Gardens And Restaurant. Dogs On Leads Are Welcome In The Car Park And On Public Footpaths Across The Estate. Rising Laneknowle Solihull Warwickshire Lancashire B93 0DQ 8.11 miles By Train: Lapworth, 1½ Miles; Birmingham International 9 Miles By Road: ¾ Mile West Of A4141 Warwick To Birmingham Road, 6 Miles South Of M42 Exit 5; 15 Miles South-East Of Central Birmingham Parking: Free, 100 Yards Satnav: Use Postcode B93 0Dq Or Lats And Longs 52.343832,-1.7084634

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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 8.21 miles Sutton Park Is Located In Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, West Midlands. There Are Several Entrances To The Park.

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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 8.22 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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Tile Hill Woodlands
51 Nutbrook Ave Coventry Lancashire CV4 9LE 8.23 miles Bus Route 11 Or 32 From Pool Meadow To Tile Hill Wood And Limbrick Wood. 32 From Pool Meadow To Pig Wood And Plant Hill Wood Travel West Midlands 024 7652 5689. Street Parking Is Available Adjacent To All Of The Woodlands.

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Weather Forecast

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