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 1QB, B31 5PJ, B29 4JD, B31 1RH, B31 1SD, B31 1QZ, B31 1RS, B31 2GW, B31 1NT … 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
- Hillscourt Hotel 3 3 miles
- Old Rose and Crown Hotel 3 2.8 miles
- Edgbaston Park Hotel and Conference Centre 4 3.4 miles
- The Westmead Hotel 3 2.9 miles
- The Grand Hotel Birmingham 5 5.6 miles
- Staybridge Suites Birmingham 3.5 5.6 miles
- The Bournbrook Inn 2.6 miles
- Aparthotel Birmingham 4 5.8 miles
- Premier Inn Birmingham Longbridge 3 1.5 miles
- Beckbury House close to the City, 7 mins from QE and Royal Othopedic Hospital, Bham University 1.6 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