Alvechurch South
Ward in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.336, -1.926 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 05 70 |
| Dialling code: | 01527 (Redditch) |
Alvechurch South sits in the southern part of the parish within the district of Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, in England. It has a distinctly semi-rural feel, with surrounding farmland and greenbelt giving way to suburban housing and a small local centre; many residents commute into Birmingham or nearby Redditch by road and rail, the area being served by Alvechurch railway station on the Cross-City line.
Despite modern commuter links, the ward retains a strong village identity rooted in a long history and community life - a medieval parish church, village hall activities, local pubs and clubs and a well-supported non-league football side contribute to a lively social scene. Economically it’s a mix of local shops, small businesses and residents working elsewhere, making it typical of Worcestershire settlements that balance countryside character with easy access to larger urban centres.
Postcode districts covering Alvechurch South
Most populated places nearby
- Birmingham 9.4 miles
- Coventry 18.6 miles
- Wolverhampton 19.6 miles
- Dudley 13.4 miles
- Walsall 16.8 miles
- West Bromwich 13.8 miles
- Solihull 7.3 miles
- Sutton Coldfield 16.3 miles
- Worcester 15.4 miles
- Royal Leamington Spa 16.9 miles
- Nuneaton 22.5 miles
- Redditch 2.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Rowney Green Built-up area 0.7 miles
- Beoley Parish 1.4 miles
- North Ward 1.6 miles
- Alvechurch Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Central Ward 2.1 miles
- Alvechurch Village Ward 2.1 miles
- Batchley & Brockhill Ward 2.2 miles
- Greenlands & Lakeside Ward 2.3 miles
- Tutnall and Cobley Parish 2.6 miles
- Inkford Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Winyates Ward 2.7 miles
- Hopwood Built-up area 2.8 miles
Example postcodes in Alvechurch South
B98 9ER, B48 7QF, B98 9DP, B47 6DR, B98 9DX, B48 7RA, B48 7RR, B47 6DW, B48 7HZ … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 11.1 miles
- East Midlands Airport 42.4 miles
- Alvechurch Railway Station 1.9 miles
- Redditch Railway Station 2.2 miles
Hotels in Alvechurch South Ad
- Meadow Farm Redditch by Marstons Inns 3
- The Abbey Hotel Golf And Country Club 4
- Premier Inn Redditch North 3
Schools in Alvechurch South
- Beoley First School Primary
Local points of interest
- Ipsley Court Estate 2.8 miles
- Hewell Grange Estate 2.8 miles
- Selly Oak Colleges Library Library 6.7 miles
- Ragley Hall Country house 9.7 miles
- Upper West Mall Shopping centre 9.9 miles
- St Andrew's Stadium 9.9 miles
- Elmdon Hall Country house 10 miles
- Hagley Hall Country house 10.2 miles
- University of Aston in Birmingham University 10.4 miles
- Pinley Priory Historic site 10.6 miles
- Westwood House Estate 11.9 miles
- National Exhibition Centre Stadium 11.9 miles