Druids Heath

Druids Heath
Druids Heath
 Druids Heath shown within the West Midlands
OS grid referenceSP076786
Metropolitan boroughBirmingham
Metropolitan county West Midlands
RegionWest Midlands
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post town BIRMINGHAM
Postcode district B14
Dialling code 0121
Police West Midlands
Fire West Midlands
Ambulance West Midlands
EU Parliament West Midlands
UK ParliamentBirmingham
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Coordinates: 52°24′23″N 1°53′18″W / 52.406296°N 1.888328°W / 52.406296; -1.888328

Druids Heath is an area of southern Birmingham, United Kingdom covering the south-west quadrant of the B14 postcode (west of the Maypole). Primarily known for the large council estate in the Brandwood area of south Birmingham. The estate is situated on former farmland on the southern edge of Bells Lane with Druids Lane forming the eastern, southern and western border. When first planned, it was known as Bells Lane Phases 1 and 2 and was part of wider postwar plans for the development of the area to accommodate the growing population of the city. Nearby settlements include Kings Heath and Kings Norton which it was historically a part of.

Etymology

The name Druids Heath was formerly Drews Heath named after a local family who farmed here until the mid-19th century. Drew's Farm stood at the junction of Druids Lane and Bells Lane near the Maypole. .[1]

Politics

Druids Heath is in the local council ward of Brandwood, which is represented by Labour Councillors Mike Leddy, Barry Henley, and Eva Phillips. It is also in the parliamentary constituency of Selly Oak. Therefore, it is represented in the House of Commons by the Labour Member of Parliament (MP) Steve McCabe.

Education

The schools within the Druids Heath area are; The Baverstock Academy, Bells Farm Primary School, The Oaks Primary School and St. Jude's RC Junior and Infant School.

References

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