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 miles23.9 km
- Coventry 22.4 miles36.1 km
- Wolverhampton 23.7 miles38.1 km
- Dudley 17.3 miles27.8 km
- Walsall 21.8 miles35 km
- West Bromwich 18.8 miles30.2 km
- Solihull 12.6 miles20.2 km
- Sutton Coldfield 21.8 miles35.1 km
- Worcester 11 miles17.6 km
- Royal Leamington Spa 18.8 miles30.2 km
- Redditch 3 miles4.9 km
- Kidderminster 14.3 miles23 km
Neighbouring places
- Feckenham Built-up area 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Astwood Bank Built-up area 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Webheath & Callow Hill Ward 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Headless Cross & Oakenshaw Ward 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Sambourne Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Stock and Bradley Parish 2.5 miles4.1 km
- New End Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Cookhill Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Studley South Ward 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Bentley Pauncefoot Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Redditch Built-up area 3 miles4.9 km
- Studley Built-up area 3.1 miles5.1 km
Example postcodes in Astwood Bank & Feckenham
B96 6HG, B97 5LJ, B97 5HX, B97 5LS, B97 5LG, B96 6AA, B96 6DH, B96 6BZ, B97 5JF … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 16.3 miles26.3 km
- East Midlands Airport 47.8 miles76.9 km
- Redditch Railway Station 3.3 miles5.2 km
- Bromsgrove Railway Station 5.2 miles8.4 km
Hotels near Astwood Bank & Feckenham Ad
- Arrow Mill 4 5.7 miles9.2 km
- The Bulls Head Inn 3 3.4 miles5.4 km
- The Green Dragon Inn 3 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Holiday Inn Express Birmingham Redditch 3 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Meadow Farm, Redditch by Marstons Inns 3 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Old Rectory House & Orangery Rooms 4 3.9 miles6.3 km
- The Throckmorton 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Holiday Inn Express Droitwich Spa 3 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Southcrest Manor Hotel, Best Western Signature Collection 4 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Kings Court Hotel 4.5 miles7.2 km
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 miles6.1 km
- Ipsley Court Estate 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Ragley Hall Country house 5.6 miles9 km
- Westwood House Estate 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Woodnorton Estate 10.1 miles16.3 km
- The Commandery Museum 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Pitchcroft Allotments Gardens 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Worcester Racecourse Recreation 11.8 miles19 km
- Selly Oak Colleges Library Library 11.9 miles19.1 km
- Stratford Racecourse Recreation 12 miles19.4 km
- University of Worcester University 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Pinley Priory Historic site 12.3 miles19.7 km