Welcome to Washwood Heath

Washwood Heath is a district located in the eastern part of Birmingham, West Midlands. It is a diverse and multicultural area that is home to a large number of immigrants from different parts of the world. The district has a rich history that dates back to the 19th century when it was a major industrial hub. Today, Washwood Heath is a bustling residential area that offers a range of amenities and facilities to its residents.

One of the most notable features of Washwood Heath is its proximity to major transportation links. The district is located close to the M6 motorway, which provides easy access to other parts of the West Midlands and beyond. It is also served by several bus routes and a train station, making it easy for residents to travel to work or other destinations. Additionally, the district is home to several schools, healthcare facilities, and shopping centers, making it a convenient place to live.

Despite its urban setting, Washwood Heath also has several green spaces and parks that provide a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of city life. The district is home to several parks, including Ward End Park and Firs and Bromford Park, which offer a range of recreational activities for residents. These parks are also popular with families and children, who can enjoy playgrounds, sports facilities, and picnic areas. Overall, Washwood Heath is a vibrant and diverse district that offers a range of amenities and facilities to its residents, making it a great place to live.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 8.3°C

Feels Like: 5.1°C

Wind: 13 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Highfield Junior And Infant School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ashley Knibbs	Highfield Road Saltley Birmingham West Midlands B8 3QF 01216471708
Leigh Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Williams	Leigh Road Washwood Heath Birmingham West Midlands B8 2YH 01214642621 School Website
Highfield Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:2-5 Head Teacher Mrs Sharon Lewis	Highfield Road Saltley Birmingham West Midlands B8 3QU 01216754617 School Website
Rockwood Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher David Cooke	Naseby Road Alum Rock Birmingham West Midlands B8 3HG 01215666500 School Website
Nansen Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nanaki Bajwa	Naseby Road Birmingham West Midlands B8 3HG 01213893787 School Website
St Saviours C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Saviour's C Of E School	Alum Rock Road Saltley Birmingham West Midlands B8 1JB 01214646923 School Website
Shaw Hill Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Nadeem Bhatti	Anthony Road Alum Rock Birmingham West Midlands B8 3AN 01214642131 School Website
Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham East Free Schools Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Akhmed Hussain	441 Alum Rock Road Birmingham West Midlands B8 3DT 1216577200 School Website
Parkfield Community School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs James Wright	Parkfield Road Saltley Birmingham West Midlands B8 3AX 01214641131 School Website
Adderley Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:3-5 Head Teacher Mrs Sharon Lewis	Adderley Road Saltley Birmingham West Midlands B8 1EH 01214644183

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Duddeston Duddeston Mill Road, Duddeston, West Midlands, B7 4ST 0.96 Miles

Adderley Park Bordesley Green Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B9 4TG 1.03 Miles

Aston Lichfield Road, Aston, West Midlands, B6 7PR 1.12 Miles

Gravelly Hill Hunton Hill, Gravelly Hill, West Midlands, B23 7NH 1.42 Miles

Birmingham International Stationlink Road, National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, West Midlands, B40 1PA 1.50 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Embassy Cars 0121 326 8888 105 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B8 1ND 0.40 Miles
New Line Radio Cars 0121 328 9130 105 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B8 1ND 0.40 Miles
Bromford Radio Cars 0121 327 2222 26 New Enterprise Workshops/Mount St, Birmingham, West Midlands, B7 5RD 0.66 Miles
A J Travel 0121 327 6783 Unit 15 Mount Street Business Centre, Birmingham, West Midlands, B7 5RD 0.66 Miles
Moon Cars 0121 327 0333 645 Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B8 2HJ 0.74 Miles
Varsity Cars 0121 328 3377 Watson Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B7 5SA 0.76 Miles
Rent A Car Ltd 0121 359 5908 42 Cato Street North, Birmingham, West Midlands, B7 5AN 0.77 Miles
M S Cabs 0121 328 8774 Bordesley Trading Estate, Birmingham, West Midlands, B8 1BZ 0.81 Miles
Minibus Hire With Professional Psv Driver 07877 764922 Findon Rd, Birmingham, West Midlands, B8 2BN 0.86 Miles
Minibus Driver Hire Birmingham 07930 887777 315 Tyburn Rd, Birmingham, West Midlands, B24 8NB 0.90 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Washwood Heath Road Ex-Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Washwood Heath Rd No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Washwood Heath Road / Arley Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Nansen Road / Park Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Saltley Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Alum Rock Rd Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Naseby Road / Alum Rock Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tranter Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shawhill Ex- Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Standard Way / Tyburn Rd No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
College Road / Bridge Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Ash Road / Hall Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Star City Leisure Complex No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nechells Park Road Po (B7) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Nechells Park Road /Stanley Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Gate Medical Centre 0121 3275417	Gate Medical Centre 120 Washwood Heath Road Birmingham West Midlands B8 1RE
Amaanah Medical Practice 0121 3228820	Cradock Road Saltley Birmingham B8 1RZ
Saltley And Fernbank Medical Practice 0121 3284223	Saltley Health Centre Cradock Road, Saltley Birmingham B8 1RZ
Saltley Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Saltley Health Centre Cradock Road Saltley Birmingham B8 1RZ
Saltley Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Saltley Health Centre Cradock Road Saltley Birmingham B8 1RZ

Local Stores

Birmingham - University Locks
50 Curzon Street
Birmingham
West Midlands
B4 7XJ
01213 593336
Store Website
1.50 miles

	Open	Close
Mon	06:00	22:00
Tue	06:00	22:00
Wed	06:00	22:00
Thu	06:00	22:00
Fri	06:00	22:00
Sat	06:00	22:00
Sun	06:00	22:00

SPAR - Euro Garages - Aston Way
Euro Garages
305 Corporation Street
Birmingham
B4 7DT
0121 359 5017
Store Website
1.8 miles

	Open	Close
Mon	00:00	00:00
Tue	00:00	00:00
Wed	00:00	00:00
Thu	00:00	00:00
Fri	00:00	00:00
Sat	00:00	00:00
Sun	00:00	00:00

Local Vetinary Surgeries

The Lodge Veterinary Centre
64-66 Coleshill Road Hodge Hill Birmingham West Midlands B36 8AB 0121 783 2327 info@lodgevet.co.uk Website 1.56 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	08:30	18:00
Tue	08:30	18:00
Wed	08:30	18:00
Thu	08:30	18:00
Fri	08:30	18:00
Sat	09:00	12:30
Sun	closed	closed

Birmingham Aston Pdsa Pet Hospital
1 Dulverton Road Witton Birmingham West Midlands B6 7EQ 0121 328 1716 Website 1.57 miles

Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	01:24	01:24
Tue	01:24	01:24
Wed	01:24	01:24
Thu	01:24	01:24
Fri	01:24	01:24
Sat	01:24	01:24
Sun	01:24	01:24

Stechford Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Stechford Retail Park Flaxly Parkway Stechford West Midlands B33 9AN 0121 789 5800 stechford@vets4pets.com Website 1.89 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	09:00	20:00
Tue	09:00	20:00
Wed	09:00	20:00
Thu	09:00	20:00
Fri	09:00	20:00
Sat	09:00	18:00
Sun	closed	closed

Fivelands Veterinary Centre
228 Church Road Yardley Birmingham West Midlands B25 8XL 0121 783 7345 reception@fivelands.com Website 2.57 miles

Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	01:24	01:24
Tue	01:24	01:24
Wed	01:24	01:24
Thu	01:24	01:24
Fri	01:24	01:24
Sat	01:24	01:24
Sun	01:24	01:24

Medivet Pype Hayes
1066 Chester Road Pype Hayes Erdington Birmingham West Midlands B24 0SA 0121 350 2303 Pype.hayes@medivet.co.uk Website 2.66 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	09:00	19:00
Tue	09:00	19:00
Wed	09:00	19:00
Thu	09:00	19:00
Fri	09:00	19:00
Sat	09:00	16:30
Sun	09:30	12:00

The Veterinary Clinic, Erdington
749 Chester Road Erdington Birmingham West Midlands B24 0BY 0121 373 4415 Website 2.83 miles

Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	01:24	01:24
Tue	01:24	01:24
Wed	01:24	01:24
Thu	01:24	01:24
Fri	01:24	01:24
Sat	01:24	01:24
Sun	01:24	01:24

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 3.68 miles Cannon Hill Park Is Just Outside Birmingham City Centre, Between Moseley And Edgbaston.

Location what3words ruler.loyal.calls

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 4.37 miles

Location what3words photos.valve.pays

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 4.93 miles There Are Alternative Entrances Located In Streetly And Boldmere. During Summer Months A Small Entrance Fee Is Charged To Enter Sutton Park.

Location what3words jazz.tiger.strong

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

Location what3words wizard.think.honest

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 5.92 miles B71 4Bg

Location what3words faster.silent.smooth

Barr Beacon
Beacon Way Lancashire 6.01 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

Location what3words wipe.gums.thinks

Weather Forecast

Saturday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Light snow	Overcast	Overcast	Clear
Temp	-0.3°C	-0.5°C	-0.7°C	-1.4°C	-2.4°C	-3.9°C	-5.7°C	-7.2°C	-8.4°C	-6.9°C	-7.6°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-4.2°C	-4.3°C	-4.6°C	-5.5°C	-7.4°C	-9.7°C	-11.8°C	-13.9°C	-15.9°C	-13.7°C	-14.9°C	-17.2°C

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-10.1°C	-11°C	-11.9°C	-12.5°C	-12.6°C	-11.6°C	-9.6°C	-7.9°C	-7.3°C	-7.6°C	-9°C	-9.6°C
Feels Like	-18.1°C	-19.2°C	-20°C	-20.6°C	-20.6°C	-19.1°C	-16°C	-13.1°C	-11.4°C	-10.9°C	-12.9°C	-15.8°C

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-10.4°C	-10.2°C	-9.3°C	-8.1°C	-6.5°C	-3.7°C	0°C	2.5°C	3°C	2°C	0.4°C	-5.3°C
Feels Like	-16.1°C	-16.1°C	-15.6°C	-14.7°C	-13.3°C	-10.3°C	-5.7°C	-2.5°C	-1.4°C	-1.9°C	-3.7°C	-10°C

Your Village

If you would like to add content to this page on behalf of your village, please contact us at listing@townandvillageguide.com