Bournbrook

Settlement in Worcestershire

England

Bournbrook

Selly Oak This apparently sylvan setting on the Worcester &amp; Birmingham Canal is actually in the heart of Selly Oak. The main A38 crosses the bridge in the distance and the railway station is hidden by the trees on the right. — Selly Oak Credit: David Stowell

Bournbrook is a small suburban area located in the county of Worcestershire, England. It is situated approximately three miles southwest of Birmingham city center and falls under the jurisdiction of the city of Birmingham. Bournbrook is part of the Selly Oak ward and is primarily a residential area with a mixture of houses, apartments, and student accommodation.

The area is notable for being home to the University of Birmingham, one of the leading educational institutions in the United Kingdom. The university campus is a significant feature of Bournbrook and provides a vibrant and diverse atmosphere to the area, especially during term-time. The campus includes various academic buildings, research facilities, student accommodations, sports facilities, and green spaces.

Bournbrook is well-connected to other areas, with regular bus and train services available. The nearby Selly Oak train station provides easy access to Birmingham city center and other destinations. The area is also served by several major roads, including the A38 Bristol Road and the A4040 Outer Ring Road, ensuring convenient transportation links to the wider region.

In addition to its educational institutions, Bournbrook boasts a range of amenities. There are local shops, supermarkets, restaurants, and cafes catering to the needs of residents and students. The area also benefits from proximity to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, one of the largest hospitals in the region.

Overall, Bournbrook offers a mix of residential, educational, and healthcare facilities, making it an attractive place to live for students, professionals, and families alike.

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Bournbrook Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.442303/-1.924643 or Grid Reference SP0582. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Selly Oak

This apparently sylvan setting on the Worcester & Birmingham Canal is actually in the heart of Selly Oak. The main A38 crosses the bridge in the distance and the railway station is hidden by the trees on the right.

David Stowell

Pershore Road, Selly Park, Birmingham

Pershore Road is a long road running south from Birmingham city centre. Whilst the University of Birmingham itself is in nearby Edgbaston, much of the housing in this area is occupied by students.

Tom Pullman

Cadbury World at Bournville

Behind the visitor centre, there is the business end of the Cadbury factory at Bournville.

Val Vannet

A busy corner in Edgbaston

Here the B4217 meets the A38 Bristol Road. Many of the opulent villas in the area have been converted to offices.

Adrian Bailey

The Main Library, University of Birmingham

The university campus in full swing at the beginning of the academic year. The large brick building is the main library and the (ugly?) tower block to the right is the Muirhead Tower.

Jim Champion

View from Selly Oak railway station, Birmingham

In the dark foreground are some of the buildings of Selly Oak, including the back of the community centre. The University buildings are brightly illuminated by the sunshine on the other side of the Bristol Road.

Jim Champion

Quinton Road, Harborne

Looking east along Quinton Road from Langford Grove. Quinton Road has unusually wide verges (a planning feature?) and doesn't actually go to Quinton because the golf course gets in the way.

Jim Champion

University Square, Edgbaston campus, The University of Birmingham

Trees in the central university square on a sunny summer's morning. The lack of students is not due to the early hour, but to the fact that they are on their summer vacation. The grounds are always looking their best just before the week of summer graduation ceremonies.

Jim Champion

Peacock at the Birmingham Nature Centre, Pershore Road

The Nature Centre is situated 2 miles south of Birmingham City Centre, between Cannon Hill Park and the Pershore Road, and covers over six acres. This peacock freely roams the site.

Jim Champion

University of Birmingham

The Great Hall and Clock Tower of the University

Andrew Clayton

Tally-Ho

Seen from the Nature Centre car park.

Adrian Bailey

Cadbury factory, Bournville, from the Worcester and Birmingham canal towpath

Mark Dunn

St Francis Hall, University Chaplaincy

St Francis Hall is the multifaith chaplaincy of the University of Birmingham, and is situated off Edgbaston Park Road, adjacent to the Guild of Students. Inside is a large versatile worship space, used regularly for Christian, Islamic and other faith meetings; a second, more 'Christian' worship space; a lounge and kitchen; a small prayer room; offices for various university chaplains and the chaplaincy assistant.

Rebecca

Vincent Drive, Harborne/Edgbaston

Vincent Drive leads from the School of Medicine, downhill to the Junction of Harborne Lane and Harborne Park Road. The image shows a typical early evening rush hour scene

Chris Hoare

Birmingham & Worcester Canal and railway line

Looking southwest from Somerset Road. Pritchatts Road crosses the railway line and canal at the bridges in the distance. The Worcester and Birmingham Canal was built to link the River Severn to Birmingham & the Black Country. The railway line originally formed the former Midland Railway's West Suburban Railway, opened in 3rd April 1876. The line was electrified in the 1970s to form the Cross City Line, and is heavily used. The passing train is a longer distance central trains service.

Phil Champion

Stirchley Public Baths

Stirchley Baths are situated at the junction of Bournville Lane and Hazelwell Street. This grade II listed building was built land provided by the Cadburys and officially opened on July 25th 1911 The swimming pool has been closed for 20 years or more and in very poor state. The state of the baths mirrors the general economic decline in the Stirchley area in the 1970s/80s. There are plans to regenerate the area and several applications being considered for various retail developments on adjacent sites. Proposals by the co-op, who have a very large superstore nearby, includes renovation of the baths. Update - February 2012: In 2011 Tesco announced an agreement with Birmingham City Council for purchase land required for the construction of a new supermarket, occupied by Stirchley Community Centre and an indoor bowls centre. The money raised is to be used to restore Stirchley Baths for use as new community centre.

Phil Champion

Bristol Road (A38) near Selly Park / Bournbrook

Looking north east. The wide central grass strip of this dual carriageway formerly carried the tram lines. Just south west of this point the road narrows to a single carriageway through Bournbrook, which suffers from heavy congestion.

Phil Champion

Ornamental pond in King's Heath Park

The building in the distance is King's Heath House. This was built in the 1830s. In the early 1900s the house and its 30 acre estate was transferred to Birmingham Corporation. In 1952 the house became a horticultural training college.

Phil Champion

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Bournbrook is located at Grid Ref: SP0582 (Lat: 52.442303, Lng: -1.924643)

Unitary Authority: Birmingham

Police Authority: West Midlands