Welcome to Highgate

Highgate is a small, residential area located in the West Midlands region of England. It is situated just south of the city centre of Birmingham and is known for its diverse community and vibrant atmosphere. The area is home to a number of local businesses, shops, and restaurants, making it a popular destination for both residents and visitors alike. Highgate is also well-connected to the rest of the city, with excellent transport links including bus and train services.

One of the most notable features of Highgate is its rich cultural heritage. The area has a long history of immigration, with many different communities making their home here over the years. This has resulted in a diverse and vibrant community, with a range of different cultures and traditions represented. Highgate is also home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks, including the Grade II listed St. Alban's Church, which dates back to the 19th century.

Despite its small size, Highgate is a bustling and vibrant area that offers a range of different experiences for visitors. Whether you're looking for a quiet stroll through the local parks and green spaces, or a lively night out at one of the area's many bars and clubs, there is something for everyone here. With its rich cultural heritage, excellent transport links, and friendly community, Highgate is a great place to live, work, and visit in the West Midlands.

Local Weather

Moderate snow

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Wind: 18.8 MPH

Wind Dir: NNE

Local Schools

School	Details
Calthorpe Teaching Academy Academy Special Converter Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mr Mounir Meghalsi	Darwin Street Highgate Birmingham West Midlands B12 0TP 01217734637 School Website
Harper Bell Seventh Day Adventist School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Nigel Oram	29 Ravenhurst Street Camp Hill Birmingham West Midlands B12 0EJ 01216937742 School Website
St Annes Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Wendell Gopaul	Lowe Street Camp Hill Birmingham West Midlands B12 0ER 01216755037 School Website
Camp Hill Education Other Independent School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Irfan Ahmed	The Bordesley Centre Stratford Road Camp Hill Birmingham B11 1AR 7305309583
Ark St Albans Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Guy Rimmer	Conybere Street Birmingham West Midlands B12 0YH 01214461300 School Website
Chandos Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Debbie Norbury	Vaughton Street South Highgate Birmingham West Midlands B12 0YN 1214643881 School Website
Heritage Academy Other Independent School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Shakeel Akhtar	327 Moseley Road B12 0DX 1214402222
South And City College Birmingham Further Education Ages:14-99 Head Teacher Mr Mike Hopkins	129 Floodgate Street Digbeth Birmingham West Midlands B5 5SU 1216946293 School Website
Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Further Education Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Mr Tony Day	Belgrave Road Highgate Birmingham West Midlands B12 9FF 1214462223 School Website
Percy Shurmer Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sharon Burke	Longmore Street Balsall Heath Birmingham West Midlands B12 9ED 01214643431 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Birmingham Moor Street Queensway, Birmingham, West Midlands, B4 7UL 0.74 Miles

Birmingham International Stationlink Road, National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, West Midlands, B40 1PA 0.76 Miles

Bordesley Coventry Road, Camp Hill, Birmingham, West Midlands, B9 4HF 0.76 Miles

Birmingham New Street Station Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B2 4QA 0.84 Miles

Small Heath Golden Hillock Road, Small Heath, West Midlands, B10 0DP 1.06 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Birmingham And Solihull Taxi Alliance 0121 772 0000 Elite House/70 Warwick St, Birmingham, West Midlands, B12 0NL 0.20 Miles
Car Services 0121 666 7000 147 Charles Henry Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B12 0SD 0.32 Miles
Fleet Cars Taxi Couries 0121 771 1111 173 High Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B12 0LD 0.35 Miles
Opal Cars 0121 771 4444 173 High St, Birmingham, West Midlands, B12 0LD 0.35 Miles
Comcab Taxis 0121 566 9000 118-122 Charles Henry St, Birmingham, West Midlands, B12 0SJ 0.39 Miles
Call A Birmingham Car 0121 666 6666 186 Barford Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B5 7EP 0.44 Miles
Taxi And Private Hire Insurance 0121 666 6500 3, Birmingham, West Midlands, B5 6JL 0.45 Miles
Five Star Cars 0121 685 9999 87 Macdonald Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B5 6TN 0.45 Miles
Atlas Cars 0121 633 8888 86 Digbeth, Birmingham, West Midlands, B5 6DY 0.46 Miles
Taxi Sos 0121 666 6685 27 Vaughton Street South, Birmingham, West Midlands, B12 0YN 0.47 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Alcester St Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Warner St Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bradford St Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cheapside Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coventry Rd Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gooch St Post Office (B5 7Jp) Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Hurst Street / The Village Inn Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Heathmill Lane / Fazeley Street Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Bolton Road / Dixon Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Digbeth Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Meriden St (B5 5Ly) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Montgomery St Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Andrews Way / Kingston Road Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Grantham Rd Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Norfolk House (B5 4Li) Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Highgate Medical Centre 0345 2450751	Highgate Medical Centre Frank Street, Highgate Birmingham B12 0YA
The Wand Medical Centre 0121 4401561	Wand Medical Centre 15 Frank St., Highgate Birmingham B12 0UF
B.D.I.P.Wand 0121 4401561	Wand Medical Centre 15 Frank St., Highgate Birmingham B12 0UF
Inclusion Cdt Gooch Street 0121 4654030	279 Gooch Street Highgate Birmingham B5 7JE
Babylon Gp At Hand Birmingham 0330 8082217	121 Glover Street Birmingham B9 4EY

Local Stores

Birmingham - Bristol Street
Bristol Street
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2DE
01216 921618
Store Website
0.77 miles

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SPAR - City Service Station - Spark Brook
Spar Store
128 Stratford Road
Spark Brook
Birmingham
B11 1AJ
Store Website
0.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Fivelands Veterinary Centre
98 Alcester Road Moseley Birmingham West Midlands B13 8EG 0121 449 3716 reception@fivelands.com Website 1.36 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd Trading As 608 Vet Practice
139 Westley Road Acocks Green Birmingham West Midlands B27 7UW 0121 706 1870 Website 2.84 miles
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Birmingham Aston Pdsa Pet Hospital
1 Dulverton Road Witton Birmingham West Midlands B6 7EQ 0121 328 1716 Website 2.94 miles

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Selly Oak Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Unit 2C, Battery Retail Park Chapel Lane Selly Oak West Midlands B29 6SJ sellyoak@vets4pets.com 3.02 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 3.09 miles

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Fivelands Veterinary Centre
1287 Stratford Road Hall Green Birmingham West Midlands B28 9AJ 0121 777 8145 reception@fivelands.com Website 3.11 miles
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Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

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

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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 5.63 miles B71 4Bg

Location what3words faster.silent.smooth

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 6.10 miles

Location what3words photos.valve.pays

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 6.97 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 7.00 miles Sutton Park Is Located In Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, West Midlands. There Are Several Entrances To The Park.

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Leasowes Park
A Beautiful Historical Picturesque Park And Woodland Which Have Been Natural Landscape Gardens For 300 Years. There Are Many Different Routes Around The Park And Lots Of Fields, Mud And Streams/Ponds For Dogs To Play In! There Is A Large Free Carpark A Play Area For Children And An Information Centre. Beautiful Place To Explore Whilst Getting Yourself And Your Canine Friend Some Good Exercise. The Cornbow Centre Halesowen Lancashire B63 4AB 7.19 miles Just Off Mucklows Hill In Halesowen

Location what3words parks.bond.song

Weather Forecast

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