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Overview Wylde Green

 Wylde Green is in the Sutton New Hall ward in north-east Birmingham, five miles from the city centre. The surrounding areas are Boldmere, Walmley, New Hall, Erdington Town and Sutton Coldfield Town.

The name Wylde Green refers to an uncultivated common that once straddled the Birmingham Road but which was enclosed in the 1820's.

The area remained rural until the mid-19th century when ribbon development, mainly of large detached villas, occurred along the major traffic routes after Wylde Green Railway Station opened on the Sutton Coldfield Line.

Although some older homes have survived, many were replaced by new detached houses and semi-detached pairs, particularly between 1930 and 1950. The surrounding fields were privately developed from the 1950's onwards, mainly as detached housing.

A linear commercial centre evolved along the Birmingham Road in the 1950's. Higher density council flats and a residential tower were built there in the sixties and the Lanes Shopping Centre opened in 1984.


Demographics, Politics and Housing in Wylde Green

 This website contains information about demographics, politics and housing in the Sutton New Hall ward, including Wylde Green.


Crime/Sudden Death in Wylde Green


Firemen Discover Dead Body at House on Station Road

Fire crews attending a detached house on Station Road in Wylde Green discovered a dead body on the evening of Monday 11 April (News Headlines 12/04/11)

Crime/Sudden Death Brum 2011


Wylde Green Cycling Burglar Jailed

A 32-year-old burglar who toured Wylde Green on a bicycle in April 2010, stealing cash and jewellery from various addresses, was jailed for 4 years in June 2010.

 News Archive 08/06/10


Suspected Gunman Arrested on Douay Road

A man, who was suspected of firing shots in Ladywood on 17/05/10, was arrested on Douay Road during a dawn raid on 28/05/10 (News Archive 30/05/10).

Crime in Birmingham


Fire & Firefighting in Wylde Green


27.09.11: Fire at Sheltered Housing, Cherry Gardens

Fire crews attended a blaze at a ground-floor flat in a sheltered housing complex on Cherry Gardens at around 2pm on Friday 23rd September 2011; two pensioners were evacuated; the flat suffered 25% fire damage (News Headlines 27/09/11).

Fire and Firefighting in Brum


Tower Blocks in Wylde Green


Heron Court

Heron Court on Emscote Drive is a refurbished 12 storey tower block at the rear of the Lanes Shopping Centre off the A5127 Birmingham Road.

Emscote Drive B73 5NF   Map

High Rise Brum


Hotels in Wylde Green


Westfield Court Hotel

Westfield Court is a family-run hotel on the Birmingham Road (A5127); it contains single, double and family ensuite rooms, a resident's bar and a function room with bar and dance floor. There is complimentary wi-fi throughout; free parking is available.

Links:  Hotels   Westfield Court Hotel Website


Wychbold Hotel

The Wychbold Hotel is at 156 Birmingham Road in Wylde Green.

There are 32 ensuite bedrooms and a suite of function rooms suitablefor conferences, parties, weddings and wakes.

Links:   Hotels   Wychbold Hotel


Golf Courses in Wylde Green


Walmley Golf Club

The main entrance to Walmley Golf Club is on Brooks Lane in Wylde Green.

The 18-hole course is set in mature parkland with tree clusters and water features including Plantsbrook. The yardage is 6603 and the par 72.

The clubhouse contains a bar and formal restaurant; there is also a putting green. Visitors should book on on 0121 373 0029.

Links: Golf Courses  Walmley Golf Club Website


Pubs in Wylde Green


The Wylde Green

The Wylde Green is a pub and restaurant on the Birmingham Road with a beer garden, outdoor play area and family room that hosts poker, quiz, curry, steak and DJ nights.

Birmingham Road B72 1DH   0121 373 1340   Map

Pubs in Birmingham


Bus Routes through Wylde Green


The following bus routes run through Wylde Green: 88, 104, 105, 110, 112, 115, 167, 902, 904, 905, 915,

Bus Routes through Birmingham


Railways in Wylde Green


The cross city railway runs through Wylde Green; there are two stations in the area: Chester Road and Wylde Green.


Chester Road Railway Station

Chester Road Station on the Cross-City Line has an annual passenger footfall of 270,000. It is a Victorian station that opened in 1863; however, the waiting room and booking office were rebuilt in 1992.

The station, which is barely 250 metres from the Lanes shopping centre, is equipped with a payphone, seated area, CCTV and waiting room; the car park contains 155 spaces; parking is free for railway users. The station does not have a taxi rank but bus routes 66A, 111 and 118 pass nearby.

There are usually 6 trains per hour in both directions in the daytime; 3 per hour in either direction in the evening; and 2 per hour in both directions on Sundays. The average journey time to Birmingham New Street is around 13 minutes.

Main Destinations: Stations to Redditch, Longbridge, Birmingham New Street, Sutton Coldfield, Four Oaks, Lichfield City and Lichfield Trent Valley.

Tel: 0845748495  Address: Chester Road B73 5JS

Links: Cross City Line  National Rail Enquiries


Wylde Green Railway Station

Wylde Green Railway Station opened in 1862; it stands on an embankment above Station Road and has an annual passenger usage of around 230,000.

There are two platforms, CCTV and a 51-space car park; parking is free for railway users; however, there is no taxi rank and the station is not on a bus route.

 There are usually 6 trains per hour in both directions during the daytime, 3 per hour in either direction in the evening and 2 per hour in both directions on Sunday. The average journey time to Birmingham New Street is roughly 19 minutes.

Main Destinations: Stations to Redditch, Longbridge, Birmingham New Street, Sutton Coldfield, Four Oaks, Lichfield City and Lichfield Trent Valley.

Tel: 08457484950  Address: Station Road B73 5LA

Links: Wylde Green  National Rail Enquiries


Jockey Road Viaduct

The Jockey Road Viaduct carries the A453 above the cross city railway, roughly half a mile north of Wylde Green Station. This section of the line runs roughly parallel to Goldleslie Road.


Restaurants in Wylde Green


Angelos

Angelos serves Italian on the Birmingham Road

423 Birmingham Road B72 1AX   0121 373 5854   Map

Restaurants in Suburban Birmingham


China House

China House serves a broad menu ranging from northern Chinese to Indonesian at the Lanes Shopping Centre on the Birmingham Road.

Birmingham Road B72 1YG   0121 373 2864

China House Website


Jahed

The Jahed Tandoori is on the Birmingham Road.

425 Birmingham Road B72 1AX   0121 382 2105   Map

Restaurants in Suburban Birmingham


Juboraj

Juboraj is located on Sutton Road.

141 Sutton Road B23 5TN   0121 373 7007   Map

Restaurants in Suburban Birmingham


Lime

Lime serves Indian cuisine on the Birmingham Road.

418 Birmingham Road B72 1YJ   0121 377 7774   Map

Restaurants in Suburban Birmingham


Spice Room

Spice Room serves Indian cuisine on the Birmingham Road.

358 Birmingham Road B72 1YH - 0121 373 4500 - Map

Spice Room Website

 


Key National Retailers in Wylde Green


Boots

Boots is at 352-354 Birmingham Road B72 1YH, T 0121 373 1355

Boots Website


Sainsbury

Sainsbury is at The Lanes Shopping Centre B72 1YG, T 0121 382 7030

Sainsburys Website


Chain Cafes in Wylde Green


Subway

Subway is at 165 Sutton Green B23 5TN, T0121 350 1889

Subway Website


Pizza Chains in Wylde Green


Dominos

Dominos is at 419 Birmingham Road B72 1AX, T 0121 350 6060

Cafes & Fast Food  Dominos Website


Churches in Wylde Green


Emmanuel C of E

Emmanuel (1909) is an Anglican church on the Birmingham Road.

Birmingham Road B72 1YG - 0121 377 6620 - Map

Churches in Birmingham - Emmanuel Website


Schools in Wylde Green


Wylde Green School

Wylde Green School on Green Lanes is a community co-educational primary school attended by approximately 375 children aged between three and eleven.

Green Lanes B73 5JL   0121 373 2691   Map

Secular State Primary Schools   Wylde Green School Website


Highclare School

Highclare is an independent school attended by around 720 boys and girls aged between 2 and 19; it is based on three campuses at Wylde Green, Erdington and Sutton Coldfield Town.

The Wylde Green campus is at 241 Birmingham Road B72 1EA  Map  0121 355 8205.

The proportion of pupils who achieved five GCSE's including Maths and English at A*/C was 94% in 2009.

Secondary Schools  Highclare School Website


Health Services in Wylde Green


Hawthorns Surgery

331 Birmingham Road B72 1DL - 0845 077 0030 - Map

Health Centres & GP Surgeries in Brum


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