Allens Cross
Ward in Birmingham, England
| Coordinates: | 52.417, -1.98 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 01 79 |
| Dialling code: | 0121 (Birmingham) |
Allens Cross sits on the south‑west fringe of Birmingham, bordering suburban neighbourhoods such as Rubery and King's Norton. The ward blends mid‑ to late‑20th century housing with pockets of green space on the city’s edge, giving it a semi‑suburban, community feel and easy access to both urban amenities and nearby countryside.
Locally there’s a small parade of shops and community facilities that reflect a strong residents’ identity, and the area’s history follows the familiar pattern of rural outskirts absorbed into the city during the 20th century. Good bus links and local roads make it a practical commuter area while retaining quieter, village‑like streets and active neighbourhood groups.
Postcode districts covering Allens Cross
Most populated places nearby
- Birmingham 5.7 miles
- Coventry 20.2 miles
- Wolverhampton 13.6 miles
- Dudley 7.5 miles
- Walsall 11.1 miles
- West Bromwich 8.1 miles
- Solihull 7.2 miles
- Sutton Coldfield 12.1 miles
- Worcester 18.1 miles
- Royal Leamington Spa 20.7 miles
- Nuneaton 21.9 miles
- Cannock 19.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Northfield Ward 0.6 miles
- Bartley Green Ward 1.2 miles
- Frankley Parish 1.5 miles
- Longbridge & West Heath Ward 1.5 miles
- Weoley & Selly Oak Ward 1.5 miles
- Frankley Great Park Ward 1.6 miles
- Bournville & Cotteridge Ward 1.7 miles
- New Frankley in Birmingham Parish 1.7 miles
- King's Norton North Ward 1.9 miles
- Rubery & Rednal Ward 2.1 miles
- King's Norton South Ward 2.5 miles
- Rubery North Ward 2.5 miles
Example postcodes in Allens Cross
B31 1HL, B31 1LY, B31 1LD, B31 1PW, B31 5RJ, B29 4QE, B31 5AS, B31 1FE, B31 1NY … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 10.1 miles
- East Midlands Airport 39.6 miles
- Northfield Railway Station 0.9 miles
- Longbridge Railway Station 1.5 miles
Hotels near Allens Cross Ad
- Edgbaston Park Hotel Birmingham 4 3.4 miles
- The High Field Town House 4.3 miles
- Hillscourt 3 miles
- Aparthotel Birmingham 4 5.8 miles
- Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre 4 5.2 miles
- Staybridge Suites Birmingham 4 5.6 miles
- Domo Boutique Hotel 4 6.1 miles
- Old Farm Hotel 4 2 miles
- Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham 4 5 miles
- B&B Hotel Birmingham Centre 3 5.1 miles
Schools in Allens Cross
- Bellfield Infant School (NC) Primary
- Bellfield Junior School Primary
- Longwill A Primary School for Deaf Children Special
- Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy Primary
- St Brigid's Catholic Primary School Primary
- Victoria School Special
Local points of interest
- Selly Oak Colleges Library Library 1.8 miles
- Upper West Mall Shopping centre 5.6 miles
- Hagley Hall Country house 6 miles
- University of Aston in Birmingham University 6.1 miles
- St Andrew's Stadium 6.2 miles
- The Hawthorns Stadium 6.4 miles
- Hewell Grange Estate 7 miles
- Villa Park Stadium 7.4 miles
- Ipsley Court Estate 8.8 miles
- Elmdon Hall Country house 9.2 miles
- Bescot Stadium Stadium 10.2 miles
- Kings Standing Wood Forest 11.1 miles