Astwood Bank & Feckenham
Ward in Redditch, Worcestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.262, -1.974 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 01 62 |
| Dialling code: | 01527 (Redditch) |
The ward covering the villages of Astwood Bank and Feckenham sits on the northern edge of Redditch in Worcestershire, England. It is a semi‑rural area of small village high streets, farmland, pockets of woodland and common land, offering a quieter counterpoint to the nearby town while remaining within commuting distance of Birmingham.
Feckenham has medieval roots and historic links with the former Feckenham Forest, and both villages retain traditional pubs, village halls and local clubs that keep community life active. The local economy is a mix of small businesses, agriculture and commuters, and the network of lanes and footpaths make the ward popular for walkers and those looking for a village character with easy access to Redditch’s facilities.
Postcode districts covering Astwood Bank & Feckenham
Most populated places nearby
- Birmingham 14.8 miles
- Coventry 22.4 miles
- Wolverhampton 23.7 miles
- Dudley 17.3 miles
- Walsall 21.8 miles
- West Bromwich 18.8 miles
- Solihull 12.6 miles
- Sutton Coldfield 21.8 miles
- Worcester 11 miles
- Royal Leamington Spa 18.8 miles
- Redditch 3 miles
- Kidderminster 14.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Feckenham Built-up area 0.9 miles
- Astwood Bank Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Webheath & Callow Hill Ward 2.1 miles
- Headless Cross & Oakenshaw Ward 2.4 miles
- Sambourne Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Stock and Bradley Parish 2.5 miles
- New End Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Cookhill Parish 2.6 miles
- Studley South Ward 2.7 miles
- Bentley Pauncefoot Parish 2.9 miles
- Redditch Built-up area 3 miles
- Studley Built-up area 3.1 miles
Example postcodes in Astwood Bank & Feckenham
B97 5HR, B97 5UP, B97 5HP, B97 5JX, B96 6HD, B96 6JF, B96 6RS, B97 5NE, B96 6AP … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 16.3 miles
- East Midlands Airport 47.8 miles
- Redditch Railway Station 3.3 miles
- Bromsgrove Railway Station 5.2 miles
Hotels near Astwood Bank & Feckenham Ad
- The Throckmorton 4 3.9 miles
- The Bulls Head Inn 5 3.4 miles
- The Boot Inn 4 5.4 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Birmingham Redditch 3 3.4 miles
- Southcrest Manor Hotel 3 2.7 miles
- Meadow Farm Redditch by Marstons Inns 3 4.5 miles
- De Regency Style Hotel 3 2.9 miles
- Hanbury Turn 5.7 miles
- The Abbey Hotel Golf And Country Club 4 4.7 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Droitwich Spa 3 6.4 miles
Schools in Astwood Bank & Feckenham
- Astwood Bank Primary School Primary
- Crabbs Cross Academy Primary
- Feckenham C of E Primary School Primary
- St Augustine's Catholic High School Secondary
Local points of interest
- Hewell Grange Estate 3.8 miles
- Ipsley Court Estate 4.1 miles
- Ragley Hall Country house 5.6 miles
- Westwood House Estate 8.8 miles
- Woodnorton Estate 10.1 miles
- The Commandery Museum 11.5 miles
- Pitchcroft Allotments Gardens 11.7 miles
- Worcester Racecourse Recreation 11.8 miles
- Selly Oak Colleges Library Library 11.9 miles
- Stratford Racecourse Recreation 12 miles
- University of Worcester University 12.2 miles
- Pinley Priory Historic site 12.3 miles