Welcome to Gib Heath

Gib Heath is a small area located in the West Midlands region of England. It is situated in the north-western part of Birmingham, and it is bordered by the areas of Handsworth, Lozells, and Aston. Gib Heath is a diverse community that is home to people from different ethnic backgrounds, including African-Caribbean, Asian, and White British. The area has a rich history, and it was once a popular destination for visitors who came to enjoy the beautiful scenery and fresh air.

One of the most notable features of Gib Heath is its green spaces. The area is home to several parks and open spaces, including the Gib Heath Recreation Ground and the Handsworth Park. These green spaces provide a peaceful retreat for residents and visitors alike, and they are popular spots for picnics, walks, and other outdoor activities. The parks also host a range of events throughout the year, including music festivals, sports tournaments, and community gatherings.

Gib Heath is also known for its vibrant community spirit. The area has a strong sense of community, and residents are proud of their heritage and culture. There are several community groups and organizations in Gib Heath that work to promote social cohesion and support local residents. These groups provide a range of services, including education and training, health and wellbeing support, and cultural events and activities. Overall, Gib Heath is a unique and vibrant area that offers a rich cultural experience and a strong sense of community.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 11.3°C

Feels Like: 8.1°C

Wind: 20.6 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
St Michaels C Of E Primary Academy Handsworth Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Philip Hynan	Piers Road Handsworth Birmingham West Midlands B21 0UX 01215547818 School Website
Nishkam Primary School Birmingham Free Schools Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Deborah Westwood	3-11 Soho Road Handsworth Birmingham West Midlands B21 9SN 01216476890 School Website
King Edward Vi Handsworth School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Amy Whittall	Rose Hill Road Birmingham West Midlands B21 9AR 01215542342 School Website
The Lambs Christian School Other Independent School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Principal Patricia Ekhuemelo	113 Soho Hill Hockley Birmingham West Midlands B19 1AY 1215543790 School Website
Benson Community School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Medley	Benson Road Hockley Birmingham West Midlands B18 5TD 01215544913 School Website
Welford Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Carol Foster	Welford Road Handsworth Birmingham West Midlands B20 2BL 01214649228 School Website
St Francis Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Margaret Brumant	Nursery Road Handsworth Birmingham West Midlands B19 1PH 01214645072 School Website
Tlg North Birmingham Other Independent School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr James Lawlor	Ntcg Handsworth 240-244 Lozells Road Lozell Birmingham B19 1NP 7943183021 School Website
King Edward Vi Handsworth Grammar School For Boys Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Dr S N Bird	Grove Lane Handsworth Birmingham West Midlands B21 9ET 1215542794 School Website
Grove School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Justine Baker	Dawson Road Handsworth Birmingham West Midlands B21 9HB 01214644669 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Jewellery Quarter Vyse Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B18 6LE 0.89 Miles

Witton Witton Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B6 7BA 1.30 Miles

Perry Barr Birchfield Road, Perry Barr, West Midlands, B20 3JE 1.49 Miles

Birmingham Snow Hill Colmore Row, Birmingham, West Midlands, B3 2BJ 1.61 Miles

The Hawthorns Halfords Lane, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B66 2HB 1.72 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Airports Direct Uk 0121 551 1111 147A Soho Rd, Birmingham, West Midlands, B21 9ST 0.30 Miles
Sky Cars 0121 551 2525 147A Soho Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B21 9ST 0.30 Miles
Taxi Cabs Company Ltd 0121 551 4367 9 Benson Industrial Estate, Birmingham, West Midlands, B18 5TS 0.33 Miles
Sunrise Radio Cars 0121 551 7000 227 Lozells Rd, Birmingham, West Midlands, B19 1RJ 0.45 Miles
Victoria Cars 0121 551 7777 227 New John Street West, Birmingham, West Midlands, B19 3UA 0.56 Miles
Red And White Cars 0121 515 3333 127A Lozells Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B19 2TR 0.75 Miles
Kelly's Taxis 0121 554 3333 46A Lozells Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B19 2TH 0.92 Miles
Sky Cars 0121 551 1111 18 Holyhead Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B21 0LT 0.97 Miles
Sky Cars 0121 554 4040 16 Holyhead Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B21 0LT 0.97 Miles
Julie's Cars Ltd 0121 212 1333 The Big Peg, Birmingham, West Midlands, B18 6NF 0.99 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Villa Road Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Holly Rd Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:30
Mostyn Rd Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Grove Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mary Rd Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Murdock Rd Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30
Linwood Rd Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:30
St Peters Rd Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lozells Rd Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Brunswick Rd Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crompton Rd Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Vale Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:30
Leonard Rd Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Anne Rd Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Enki Medical - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Orsborn House 55 Terrace Road Birmingham B19 1BP
Enki Medical - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Orsborn House 55 Terrace Road Birmingham B19 1BP
Modality Community Services 0121 6121574	Enki Medical Practice Orsborn House 55 Terrace Rd, Birmingham B19 1BP
Modality Enki Medical Practice 0121 2501585	Orsborn House 55 Terrace Road Birmingham B19 1BP
Hamstead Road Surgery 0121 5237500	168 Hamstead Road Handsworth Birmingham B20 2QR

Local Stores

Birmingham - Newhall Street
Newhall Square
Newhall Street
Birmingham
West Midlands
B3 1RU
01212 121875
Store Website
1.35 miles

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SPAR Brindley Place
SPAR
Unit 1A Brunswick Street
Brindley Place
Birmingham
B1 2JF
0121 6435502
Store Website
1.6 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 2.21 miles

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Manor Veterinary Centre
371/373 Hagley Road Edgbaston Birmingham West Midlands B17 8DL 0121 429 3833 admin@manorvets.com Website 2.27 miles

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Bearwood Veterinary Clinic
1-2 Lightwoods Road Smethwick West Midlands B67 5AY 0121 429 1400 enquiries@bearwoodvets.co.uk 2.57 miles
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Yourvets24 Smethwick
Queens Head Londonderry Lane Smethwick Birmingham West Midlands B67 7EW 01215 161999 smethwick@yourvets.co.uk Website 2.78 miles

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Kingstanding K9 Fertility Clinic
368 College Road Birmingham West Midlands B44 0HH 07398 872662 kingstandingfertilityclinic@gmail.com 3.05 miles

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Scott Veterinary Clinic
926 Walsall Road Great Barr Birmingham West Midlands B42 1TG 0121 357 4286 3.08 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 2.97 miles B71 4Bg

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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 3.54 miles Cannon Hill Park Is Just Outside Birmingham City Centre, Between Moseley And Edgbaston.

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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 4.61 miles

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Barr Beacon
Beacon Way Lancashire 5.14 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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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 5.99 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 6.04 miles Sutton Park Is Located In Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, West Midlands. There Are Several Entrances To The Park.

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-14.3°C	-11.1°C	-10.1°C	-12.2°C	-14.8°C

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Feels Like	-15.3°C	-14.7°C	-14°C	-13.5°C	-12.3°C	-9.3°C	-4.8°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	-1.2°C	-3.2°C	-9.5°C

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