Ward End
Ward in Birmingham, England
| Coordinates: | 52.497, -1.836 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 11 88 |
| Dialling code: | 0121 (Birmingham) |
Ward End sits to the east of Birmingham city centre and is a largely residential area made up of Victorian terraces alongside post‑war council housing. It contains pockets of green space, most notably Ward End Park, and has local shopping parades and community facilities that give it a village‑like feel despite being inner‑city. Transport links are straightforward, with regular bus services into the centre and easy access to the main arterial roads.
The area has a long history of urban growth from agricultural land into a mixed industrial and residential suburb and today is known for a diverse, multicultural population and a lively community life. Like many inner‑city neighbourhoods it faces economic and social challenges, but there have been ongoing regeneration and local community initiatives aimed at improving housing, youth services and public spaces.
Postcode districts covering Ward End
Most populated places nearby
- Birmingham 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Coventry 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Wolverhampton 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Dudley 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Walsall 8.1 miles13 km
- West Bromwich 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Solihull 5.9 miles9.4 km
- Burton upon Trent 22.8 miles36.8 km
- Sutton Coldfield 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Royal Leamington Spa 19 miles30.6 km
- Nuneaton 14.7 miles23.7 km
- Cannock 15.9 miles25.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Alum Rock Ward 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Bromford & Hodge Hill Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Heartlands Ward 1.3 miles2 km
- Nechells Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Gravelly Hill Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Yardley West & Stechford Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Pype Hayes Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Bordesley Green Ward 2 miles3.1 km
- Small Heath Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Glebe Farm & Tile Cross Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Yardley East Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Stockland Green Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
Example postcodes in Ward End
B8 2BL, B8 2ET, B8 2QY, B8 2NW, B8 2TH, B8 2HF, B8 2BJ, B8 2YD, B8 2BT … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 4.7 miles7.6 km
- East Midlands Airport 31.4 miles50.5 km
- Adderley Park Railway Station 1.2 miles2 km
- Stechford Railway Station 1.4 miles2.2 km
Hotels near Ward End Ad
- Aparthotel Birmingham 4 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Aloft Birmingham Eastside 4 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Clover Spa and Hotel 3 2.5 miles4 km
- Staybridge Suites Birmingham 4 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre 4 3.2 miles5.2 km
- New Hall Hotel & Spa 4 4 miles6.5 km
- The High Field Town House 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre 3 3.3 miles5.3 km
- AC Hotel by Marriott Birmingham 4 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Frederick Street Townhouse 3.3 miles5.3 km
Schools in Ward End
- Leigh Primary School Primary
- Sladefield Infant School Primary
- Thornton Primary School Primary
- Ward End Primary School Primary
- Washwood Heath Academy All ages
Local points of interest
- St Andrew's Stadium 2 miles3.2 km
- Villa Park Stadium 2.3 miles3.7 km
- University of Aston in Birmingham University 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Upper West Mall Shopping centre 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Elmdon Hall Country house 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Sutton Park Estate 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Kings Standing Wood Forest 5.2 miles8.4 km
- The Hawthorns Stadium 5.5 miles8.8 km
- National Exhibition Centre Stadium 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Birmingham NEC Museum 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Selly Oak Colleges Library Library 6.4 miles10.2 km
- Hams Hall Estate 7.5 miles12.1 km