Welcome to Aston

Aston is a district located in the metropolitan borough of Birmingham, West Midlands, England. It is situated approximately 2 miles north-west of Birmingham city centre and is bordered by the districts of Handsworth, Lozells, Nechells, and Witton. The area has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. Aston was once a rural village, but it rapidly developed during the Industrial Revolution, becoming a hub for manufacturing and engineering.

Today, Aston is a diverse and vibrant area with a population of around 25,000 people. It is home to Aston University, which is renowned for its business, engineering, and social sciences programs. The university has a strong reputation for research and innovation, and it has close links with local businesses and industries. Aston is also home to a number of other educational institutions, including Aston Manor Academy and Aston Tower Community Primary School.

Aston has a range of amenities and attractions, including the Aston Villa Football Club, which is one of the oldest and most successful football clubs in England. The area also has a number of parks and green spaces, including Aston Park, which is home to the Grade II listed Aston Hall. The hall is a popular tourist attraction and is open to the public for tours and events. Overall, Aston is a dynamic and exciting area with a rich history and a bright future.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School	Details
Manor Park Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Yateen Bhoola	Church Lane Aston Birmingham West Midlands B6 5UQ 01213271023 School Website
St Clements Church Of England Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Devina Shryane	Butlin Street Nechells Birmingham West Midlands B7 5NS 01214644652 School Website
Newbury Independent School Other Independent School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs Antonique Watson	Unit 6, Cuckoo Wharf 435 Lichfield Road Aston Birmingham West Midlands B6 7SS 1217944039 School Website
The Wisdom Academy Other Independent School Ages:2-16 Head Teacher Mr Sakhawat Ali	Sycamore Road Aston Birmingham West Midlands B6 5UH 1215721447 School Website
Nechells Primary E Act Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr David Camps	Eliot Street Nechells Birmingham West Midlands B7 5LB 01214642102 School Website
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Michelle Ashley	Rocky Lane Nechells Birmingham West Midlands B7 5HA 1214648140 School Website
Yew Tree Community Junior And Infant School Nc Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Shaukat Islam	Yew Tree Road Aston Birmingham West Midlands B6 6RX 01214642967 School Website
King Edward Vi Aston School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Brady	Frederick Road Aston Birmingham West Midlands B6 6DJ 01213271130 School Website
Cromwell Junior And Infant School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rubina Darr	Cromwell Street Nechells Birmingham West Midlands B7 5BA 1214642434 School Website
Bloomsbury Childrens Centre La Nursery School Ages:2-5 Head Teacher Ms Sally Davies	Bloomsbury Street Nechells Birmingham West Midlands B7 5BX 01214642034 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Aston Lichfield Road, Aston, West Midlands, B6 7PR 0.05 Miles

Duddeston Duddeston Mill Road, Duddeston, West Midlands, B7 4ST 1.04 Miles

Witton Witton Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B6 7BA 1.10 Miles

Gravelly Hill Hunton Hill, Gravelly Hill, West Midlands, B23 7NH 1.13 Miles

Perry Barr Birchfield Road, Perry Barr, West Midlands, B20 3JE 1.55 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Bromford Radio Cars 0121 327 2222 26 New Enterprise Workshops/Mount St, Birmingham, West Midlands, B7 5RD 0.52 Miles
A J Travel 0121 327 6783 Unit 15 Mount Street Business Centre, Birmingham, West Midlands, B7 5RD 0.52 Miles
The London Taxi Company 0121 322 0700 Junction 6 Industrial Park, Birmingham, West Midlands, B6 7JJ 0.60 Miles
Varsity Cars 0121 328 3377 Watson Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B7 5SA 0.61 Miles
Rent A Car Ltd 0121 359 5908 42 Cato Street North, Birmingham, West Midlands, B7 5AN 0.72 Miles
Midland Radio Cars 0121 327 7171 A/401 Witton Rd, Birmingham, West Midlands, B6 6SP 0.83 Miles
Yenton Cars 0121 350 3333 C/7 George Rd, Birmingham, West Midlands, B23 7QE 0.92 Miles
Minibus Driver Hire Birmingham 07930 887777 315 Tyburn Rd, Birmingham, West Midlands, B24 8NB 0.96 Miles
P N B Cars 0121 386 2222 21 Oval Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B24 8PN 1.06 Miles
Minibus Hire With Driver (Birmingham) 07918 054208 86 The Broadway, Birmingham, West Midlands, B20 3DY 1.09 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Sycamore Road / Church Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nechells Park Road Po (B7) Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Nechells Park Road /Stanley Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cuckoo Road (Outise No 178) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Portland Street / Wainwright Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brough Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Aston Cross Business Village Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30
Electric Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Star City Leisure Complex No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Upper Sutton Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bloomsbury Walk No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gravelly Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sutton Street / Park Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Manor Road Post Office Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bloomsbury Po (B7) Collection Today available until:17:45 Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Church Road Surgery 0121 4110344	Church Road Surgery 28 Church Road, Aston Birmingham B6 5UP
The St.Clements Surgery 0121 4110343	The St.Clements Surgery 56 Nechells Park Road Nechells Birmingham B7 5PR
Victoria Road Medical Ctr 0121 3275421	Victoria Road Medical Ctr 229-233 Victoria Road Aston Birmingham B6 5HP
Nechells Practice 0121 4223111	Bloomsbury Health Centre 63 Rupert Street Nechells,Birmingham B7 5DT
The Nechells Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	63 Rupert Street Birmingham B7 5DT

Local Stores

Birmingham - University Locks
50 Curzon Street
Birmingham
West Midlands
B4 7XJ
01213 593336
Store Website
1.46 miles

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SPAR - Euro Garages - Aston Way
Euro Garages
305 Corporation Street
Birmingham
B4 7DT
0121 359 5017
Store Website
1.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Birmingham Aston Pdsa Pet Hospital
1 Dulverton Road Witton Birmingham West Midlands B6 7EQ 0121 328 1716 Website 0.58 miles

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Kingstanding K9 Fertility Clinic
368 College Road Birmingham West Midlands B44 0HH 07398 872662 kingstandingfertilityclinic@gmail.com 2.14 miles

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Pet House Vets
123 - 125 Witton Lodge Road Ground Floor Birmingham West Midlands B23 5JD 0121 610 1398 info@pethousevets.co.uk Website 2.26 miles
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The Lodge Veterinary Centre
64-66 Coleshill Road Hodge Hill Birmingham West Midlands B36 8AB 0121 783 2327 info@lodgevet.co.uk Website 2.51 miles
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The Veterinary Clinic, Dyas
2 Dyas Road Kingstanding Birmingham West Midlands B44 8SF 0121 377 7215 2.70 miles

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The Veterinary Clinic, Erdington
749 Chester Road Erdington Birmingham West Midlands B24 0BY 0121 373 4415 Website 2.75 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Sutton Park
The Park Has Open Heathland, Woodlands, Seven Lakes, Wetlands, And Marshes - Each With Its Own Rich Variety Of Plants And Wildlife, Some Rarely Seen In The Region. Cattle And Wild Ponies Graze On The Land. Monmouth Drivethe Royal Town Of Sutton Coldfield Birmingham 3.69 miles

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Cannon Hill Park
Cannon Hill Park Is Located In South Birmingham, West Midlands, Just Outside Of The City Centre. It Is A Popular City Park, Covering 250 Acres. B13 8RD 3.85 miles Cannon Hill Park Is Just Outside Birmingham City Centre, Between Moseley And Edgbaston.

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Sutton Park
2400 Acre National Nature Reserve. The Park Has Open Heathland, Woodlands, Seven Lakes, Wetlands, And Marshes - Each With Its Own Rich Variety Of Plants And Wildlife, Some Rarely Seen In The Region. Cattle And Wild Ponies Graze On The Land. Children's Play Area Is Located At Town Gate. The Town Gate Park Rd Lancashire 4.57 miles There Are Alternative Entrances Located In Streetly And Boldmere. During Summer Months A Small Entrance Fee Is Charged To Enter Sutton Park.

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Sutton Park
A 3.1-Mile, Circular Walk, With Three Potential Joining Points. Walk Around A 2,400 Acre National Nature Reserve And One Of The Largest Urban Parks In Europe. B73 6BT 4.61 miles Sutton Park Is Located In Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, West Midlands. There Are Several Entrances To The Park.

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Sandwell Valley Country Park
Lovely Place To Walk, There Is A Reservoir With Lots Of Geese And Ducks, Currently Baby Geese Lulling Around. Rosewarne Cottage Salter'S Ln Lancashire 4.89 miles B71 4Bg

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Barr Beacon
Beacon Way Lancashire 5.11 miles Wo Car Parks Off Beacon Road, Use Monument Car Park For The Memorial Buses: Numbers 76, And 997 Run From Walsall, Alight On Beacon Road Nature Trails: The Beacon Way, Orienteering Trail, Circular Walk Wildlife To See: Heathland Butterflies And Bees, Ravens And Buzzards, Rabbits This Site Is Great For: Health Walks, Dog Walking, Picnics, Geology, Amazing Views! Grid Reference: Sp 060 973

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	19.2°C	17.3°C	16.7°C	15.2°C	17.6°C	21.5°C	24.3°C	25.4°C	25.9°C	24.7°C	21.6°C	19.7°C
Feels Like	19.2°C	17.3°C	15.8°C	15.1°C	17.6°C	21.5°C	25.6°C	26.4°C	26.9°C	26°C	21.6°C	19.7°C

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Temp	18.5°C	16.6°C	15.5°C	15.2°C	18.5°C	21.6°C	23.3°C	23.9°C	23.6°C	22.8°C	21.2°C	18.2°C
Feels Like	18.5°C	16.6°C	15.5°C	15.2°C	18.5°C	21.6°C	24.9°C	25.3°C	25.2°C	24.9°C	21.2°C	18.2°C

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