Welcome to Batchley

Batchley is a residential area located in the town of Redditch, Worcestershire. It is situated on the eastern side of the town and is bordered by the areas of Winyates, Church Hill, and Lodge Park. Batchley is a relatively new area, having been developed in the 1960s and 1970s. The area is predominantly made up of council housing, although there are also some privately owned properties.

Batchley has a range of amenities to offer its residents. There are several local shops and a small supermarket, as well as a community centre and a library. The area also has a number of green spaces, including Batchley Park and the nearby Arrow Valley Country Park. There are several schools in the area, including Batchley First School and St. Luke's CofE First School.

Despite its relatively recent development, Batchley has a strong sense of community. There are several local groups and organisations, including a residents' association and a youth club. The area also has a number of annual events, such as a summer fete and a Christmas lights switch-on. Overall, Batchley is a pleasant and welcoming area that offers a range of amenities and a strong sense of community spirit.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 9.3°C

Feels Like: 6.1°C

Wind: 15.4 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Batchley First And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mr Sarah Downes	Cherry Tree Walk Batchley Redditch Worcestershire B97 6PD 0 152762926 School Website
Pitcheroak School Academy Special Converter Ages:4-19 Head Teacher Ms Sheila Holden	Willow Way Batchley Redditch Worcestershire B97 6PQ 152765576 School Website
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Catholic First School Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mr Michelle Woods	Downsell Road Webheath Redditch Worcestershire B97 5RR 01527546398 School Website
Birchensale Middle School Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mrs Emma James	Bridley Moor Road Redditch Worcestershire B97 6HT 152768430 School Website
Webheath First School Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Janine Burton	Downsell Road Redditch Worcestershire B97 5RJ 01527544820 School Website
Holyoakes Field First School Academy Converter Ages:2-9 Head Teacher Mrs Tasnim Koser	Cookridge Close Redditch Worcestershire B97 6HF 152762928 School Website
St Lukes C Of E First School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Sally Baker	Plymouth Road North Southcrest Redditch Worcestershire B97 4NU 01527541219 School Website
Heart Of Worcestershire College Further Education Ages:14-99 Head Teacher Mr Stuart Laverick	Peakman Campus, Peakman Street Redditch Worcestershire B98 8DW 8448802500 School Website
Trinity High School And Sixth Form Centre Academy Converter Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Mr Nigel Ford	Easemore Road Redditch Worcestershire B98 8HB 01527585859 School Website
Walkwood C Of E Middle School Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Reverend Clive Leach	Feckenham Road Headless Cross Redditch Worcestershire B97 5AQ 01527543361 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Redditch Bromsgrove Road, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 4RB 0.99 Miles

Alvechurch Station Road, Alvechurch, Worcestershire, B48 7SE 2.78 Miles

Bromsgrove New Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 2LX 3.53 Miles

Barnt Green Fiery Hill Road, Barnt Green, West Midlands, B45 8PA 3.89 Miles

Wood End Broad Lane, Tanworth-In-Arden, Warwickshire, B94 5DS 5.69 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A2a Taxis 01527 63334 5 Cherry Tree Walk, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 6PB 0.34 Miles
Platinum Taxis 01527 500600 Bromsgrove Road, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 4SP 0.49 Miles
Hyde Cars Ltd 01527 65319 Greensleeves, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 6RA 0.73 Miles
Hyde Cars Ltd 07774 857574 Greensleeves/Brockhill Lane, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 6RA 0.73 Miles
Star Taxis 01527 65777 16 Unicorn Hill, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 4RA 0.97 Miles
A B C Taxis 01527 64111 37 Unicorn Hill, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 4QR 1.04 Miles
Sterling Carz Ltd 01527 598888 146 Birmingham Road, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 6EN 1.22 Miles
A1 Choice Taxis 01527 555666 Mayfields, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7DU 1.24 Miles
United Taxis 01527 66622 Oswald House/Oswald St, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7DN 1.25 Miles
Premier Taxis 01527 69555 Oswald House/Oswald St, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7DN 1.25 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Salters Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Poplar Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lilly Green Lane (B97 6Ub) Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Woodlands Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Appletree Lane (Brockhill Drive) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Batchley Road Post Office (B97 6Jb) Collection Today available until:15:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Appletree Lane (Diary Lane) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Appletree Lane (Ellenbroock Close) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hennals Avenue Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Carthorse Lane (B97 6Sz) Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Bromsgrove Road (B97 4Sp) Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Birchfield Rd Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Web Heath Post Office Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Birchfield Rd Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pumphouse Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Hillview Medical Centre 01527 66511	Hillview Medical Centre 60 Bromsgrove Road Redditch Worcestershire B97 4RN
St Stephen's Medical Partnership 01527 595600	St Stephens Surgery Adelaide Street Redditch Worcestershire B97 4AL
The Dow Surgery 01527 62285	The Dow Surgery William Street Redditch Worcestershire B97 4AJ
Elgar House 01527 69261	Elgar House Church Road Redditch Worcestershire B97 4AB
The Bridge Surgery 01527 555600	The Bridge Surgery 8 Evesham Road Headless Cross,Redditch Worcestershire B97 4LA

Local Stores

Headless Cross
127 Evesham Road
Headless Cross
Redditch
Worcestershire
B97 4JX
01527 544565
Store Website
1.39 miles

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SPAR Batchley
195 Batchley Road
Batchley
Redditch
B97 6LB
01527 63132
Store Website
0.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Special Friends Animal Medical Centre
79-81 Poplar Road Redditch Worcestershire B97 6NY 01527 67402 practicemanager@specialfriends.co.uk Website 0.22 miles
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Southcrest Veterinary Centre
97 Mount Pleasant Redditch Worcestershire B97 4JD 01527 550111 info@southcrestvets.co.uk Website 1.17 miles
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Companion Care (Redditch) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Trafford Retail Park Trescott Road Redditch Worcestershire B98 7AH 01527 584221 redditch@companioncare.co.uk Website 1.55 miles
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Acorn Veterinary Centre
21 Station Road Studley Warwickshire B80 7HR 01527 853304 admin@acornvetcentre.co.uk Website 3.81 miles
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Bromsgrove Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 2, Brook Retail Park Bromsgrove Worcestershire B60 3DU 01527 572040 bromsgrove@vets4pets.com 3.92 miles

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Cramar Veterinary Practice
Redditch Road Birmingham West Midlands B48 7TW 0121 447 8288 Website 4.21 miles


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Local Dog Walks

Pitcher Oak Woods
Forest With Field In Centre Including Bench. Great For Picnics 52.302162 Lancashire 0.32 miles

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Walk In Arrow Valley
Forge Mill Needle Museum Needle Mill Lane Lancashire 1.57 miles It Is Best To Double Check There Is Not An Event On During The Weekend. The Car Park Is Not That Big. There Are Two Blue Disabled Badge Holders Bays.

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Arrow Valley Country Park
A Simple Walk Around The Arrow Valley Lake. Path Easy To Follow, Relatively Flat With Benches Around For Rest Stops If Needed. Park Can Get Very Busy On Weekends If The Weather Is Nice! Free Parking At Several Points Around The Lake. Arrow Valley Country Park Battens Dr Redditch Lancashire B98 0LJ 2.68 miles There Is Also 2 Car Parks On Proctor'S Barn Lane Which Are Usually Less Busy!

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Lickey Hills (Visitor Centre Side)
Forrest Trails Across The Hills With A Visitor Centre Warren Lnlickey Cofton Hackett Birmingham B45 8ER 5.01 miles

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Waseley Hills Country Park
National Trust Walk. Rangers House Waseley Country Pa Gannow Green Ln Birmingham Lancashire B45 9AT 7.27 miles

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Oversley Woods Alcester
Heading From Stratford Upon Avon To Alcester Turn Right To Oversley Green And Wood Is Signposted About 1/3 Mile To The Left. Its Forestry Comission Maintained And A Haven For Wildlife- And Dogs! Love It At All Times Of Year- Spring With The Bluebells And Winter With Snow, Especially. Lots Of Different Routes And Terrains. Takes About 1.5 Hours If You Do The Outer Circuit. Its Never That Busy But You May See The Odd Dog, Walker, Jogger Or Cyclist. A46 8.68 miles Off A46 Between Stratford And Alcester

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.1°C	-13.6°C	-14.1°C	-14.8°C	-13.4°C	-11.7°C	-9.5°C	-7.5°C	-6.7°C	-7.1°C	-8.5°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
Feels Like	-15.6°C	-15.1°C	-14.9°C	-15.3°C	-14°C	-10.4°C	-5.1°C	-0.9°C	0.5°C	-0.7°C	-3°C	-9.8°C

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Cloudy
Temp	-2.8°C	-2°C	-1.9°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	6°C	2.5°C
Feels Like	-6.8°C	-5.8°C	-5.6°C	-5.8°C	-4.8°C	-2.7°C	0°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	3°C	-1°C

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