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 miles9.1 km
- Coventry 20.2 miles32.5 km
- Wolverhampton 13.6 miles21.8 km
- Dudley 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Walsall 11.1 miles17.8 km
- West Bromwich 8.1 miles13 km
- Solihull 7.2 miles11.7 km
- Sutton Coldfield 12.1 miles19.5 km
- Worcester 18.1 miles29.1 km
- Royal Leamington Spa 20.7 miles33.4 km
- Nuneaton 21.9 miles35.3 km
- Cannock 19.5 miles31.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Northfield Ward 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Bartley Green Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Frankley Parish 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Longbridge & West Heath Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Weoley & Selly Oak Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Frankley Great Park Ward 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Bournville & Cotteridge Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- New Frankley in Birmingham Parish 1.7 miles2.7 km
- King's Norton North Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Rubery & Rednal Ward 2.1 miles3.3 km
- King's Norton South Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Rubery North Ward 2.5 miles4.1 km
Example postcodes in Allens Cross
B31 5NA, B31 1FD, B31 5QJ, B31 1SP, B31 5AT, B31 1UH, B29 4QE, B31 1RX, B31 5PG … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 10.1 miles16.2 km
- East Midlands Airport 39.6 miles63.7 km
- Northfield Railway Station 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Longbridge Railway Station 1.5 miles2.4 km
Hotels near Allens Cross Ad
- Edgbaston Park Hotel Birmingham 4 3.4 miles5.4 km
- The High Field Town House 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Hillscourt 3 miles4.8 km
- Aparthotel Birmingham 4 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre 4 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Staybridge Suites Birmingham 4 5.6 miles9 km
- Domo Boutique Hotel 4 6.1 miles9.8 km
- AC Hotel by Marriott Birmingham 4 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre 3 5.1 miles8.3 km
- Old Rose and Crown Hotel 2.8 miles4.5 km
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 miles2.9 km
- Upper West Mall Shopping centre 5.6 miles8.9 km
- Hagley Hall Country house 6 miles9.6 km
- University of Aston in Birmingham University 6.1 miles9.8 km
- St Andrew's Stadium 6.2 miles10 km
- The Hawthorns Stadium 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Hewell Grange Estate 7 miles11.2 km
- Villa Park Stadium 7.4 miles12 km
- Ipsley Court Estate 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Elmdon Hall Country house 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Bescot Stadium Stadium 10.2 miles16.5 km
- Kings Standing Wood Forest 11.1 miles17.8 km