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 miles15.1 km
- Coventry 18.6 miles30 km
- Wolverhampton 19.6 miles31.5 km
- Dudley 13.4 miles21.6 km
- Walsall 16.8 miles27 km
- West Bromwich 13.8 miles22.3 km
- Solihull 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Sutton Coldfield 16.3 miles26.3 km
- Worcester 15.4 miles24.8 km
- Royal Leamington Spa 16.9 miles27.2 km
- Nuneaton 22.5 miles36.2 km
- Redditch 2.8 miles4.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Rowney Green Built-up area 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Beoley Parish 1.4 miles2.2 km
- North Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Alvechurch Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Central Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Alvechurch Village Ward 2.1 miles3.5 km
- Batchley & Brockhill Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Greenlands & Lakeside Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Tutnall and Cobley Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Inkford Built-up area 2.6 miles4.3 km
- Winyates Ward 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Hopwood Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
Example postcodes in Alvechurch South
B48 7DU, B97 6RP, B48 7SB, B48 7QD, B48 7JA, B48 7JJ, B48 7QP, B48 7SS, B98 9AX … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 11.1 miles17.8 km
- East Midlands Airport 42.4 miles68.3 km
- Alvechurch Railway Station 1.9 miles3 km
- Redditch Railway Station 2.2 miles3.6 km
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Schools in Alvechurch South
- Beoley First School Primary
Local points of interest
- Ipsley Court Estate 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Hewell Grange Estate 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Selly Oak Colleges Library Library 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Ragley Hall Country house 9.7 miles15.5 km
- Upper West Mall Shopping centre 9.9 miles15.9 km
- St Andrew's Stadium 9.9 miles16 km
- Elmdon Hall Country house 10 miles16.1 km
- Hagley Hall Country house 10.2 miles16.5 km
- University of Aston in Birmingham University 10.4 miles16.8 km
- Pinley Priory Historic site 10.6 miles17 km
- Westwood House Estate 11.9 miles19.1 km
- National Exhibition Centre Stadium 11.9 miles19.1 km