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Hockley is an area in the Aston ward and the Soho ward in north-west Birmingham, one mile from the city centre. The surrounding areas are Lozells, Newtown, Soho, Winson Green, the Gun Quarter and the Jewellery Quarter. Hockley is a corruption of Hocca's leah which means a woodland clearing owned by Hocca. The area remained agricultural land until the industrialisation of the Jewellery Quarter in the mid-19th century. Factories and back-to-back terraces were then built in Hockley as Birmingham expanded westwards. These Victorian slums were replaced by municipal housing in the 1960's. Many factories have since closed and some industrial sites have been regenerated as offices, apartments or new housing estates. Hockley is now characterised by low-rise flats, terraces and some semi-detached pairs. There are also several residential towers including a row of five on the Saint Georges Estate. Demographics, Housing and Politics in Hockley The area of Hockley to the west of Great Hampton Street is in the Soho council ward whilst the area to the east is in the Aston council ward. This website contains information about demographics, politics and housing in the Soho ward including the western part of Hockley and demographics, politics and housing in the Aston ward including the eastern part of Hockley. HQ is a nightclub on Hampton Street with a glamorous reputation. It is the headquarters of the Miss Monnypenny brand. The luxurious surroundings and high levels of service attract numerous celebrities. Links: Nightclubs Miss Monneypenny's Website Leamington - Worcester Line / Midland Metro The Leamington - Worcester Line and the Midland Metro run side-by-side through Hockley. They skirt Key Hill, cross above Icknield Street (A4540), and run in a cutting beneath All Saints Road. There used to be a station on Icknield Street which closed in 1972. Links: Leamington - Worcester Railway Contact Sitemap User Conditions © 2008-2010 LACT Limited. All rights reserved
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