Upper Catshill

Settlement in Worcestershire Bromsgrove

England

Upper Catshill

Catshill A footpath leading from Catshill village towards the M42
Catshill Credit: Chris McMillan

Upper Catshill is a small village located in the district of Bromsgrove, in the county of Worcestershire, England. Situated just outside the town of Bromsgrove, it is a predominantly residential area with a population of approximately 2,500 residents.

The village is characterized by its picturesque countryside setting, surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields. It offers a peaceful and tranquil environment, making it an ideal place for those seeking a rural lifestyle while still having access to nearby amenities.

Upper Catshill has a close-knit community, with a number of local amenities to cater to its residents' needs. These include a primary school, a village hall, and a local convenience store. The village is also well-connected, with regular bus services providing easy access to Bromsgrove town center and the wider Worcestershire area.

For those who enjoy outdoor activities, Upper Catshill offers several options. The nearby Lickey Hills Country Park is a popular spot for hiking, cycling, and picnicking, while the Worcester and Birmingham Canal provides opportunities for scenic walks and boat trips.

Despite its peaceful atmosphere, Upper Catshill is conveniently located near major transportation routes. The M5 motorway is easily accessible, providing connections to Birmingham, Worcester, and other major cities. Bromsgrove railway station, just a short distance away, offers regular train services to Birmingham and Worcester.

Overall, Upper Catshill offers a charming rural lifestyle, with a strong sense of community, beautiful surroundings, and convenient access to nearby amenities and transportation links.

If you have any feedback on the listing, please let us know in the comments section below.

Upper Catshill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.366978/-2.05049 or Grid Reference SO9674. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Catshill A footpath leading from Catshill village towards the M42
Catshill
A footpath leading from Catshill village towards the M42
Catshill Methodist Church Modern building erected in 1968.
Catshill Methodist Church
Modern building erected in 1968.
'Christ Church', Catshill, Worcs The Parish church of Catshill, Worcs.  The graveyard is hidden among many old trees.  Here lie the remains of Thomas Housman, father of A.E. Housman, author of the poem, 'A Shropshire Lad'.
'Christ Church', Catshill, Worcs
The Parish church of Catshill, Worcs. The graveyard is hidden among many old trees. Here lie the remains of Thomas Housman, father of A.E. Housman, author of the poem, 'A Shropshire Lad'.
Birmingham Road, Lydiate Ash This road was formerly the A38 - however this section has been bypassed as the A38 now runs via junction 4 of the M5, several hundred metres west. Birmingham, Road is now little more than a quiet country lane, albeit a very wide, straight and well surfaced one.
Birmingham Road, Lydiate Ash
This road was formerly the A38 - however this section has been bypassed as the A38 now runs via junction 4 of the M5, several hundred metres west. Birmingham, Road is now little more than a quiet country lane, albeit a very wide, straight and well surfaced one.
Marlbrook Tip Photo taken from Marlbrook Lane. The owners of this former landfill site have plans to restore the area, and develop and nine hole golf course.
Marlbrook Tip
Photo taken from Marlbrook Lane. The owners of this former landfill site have plans to restore the area, and develop and nine hole golf course.
Road junction, Upper Marlbrook Junction of Linehouse Lane, Staple Flat and Lickey Rock, looking south.
Road junction, Upper Marlbrook
Junction of Linehouse Lane, Staple Flat and Lickey Rock, looking south.
Motorway bridge over Littleheath Lane Carrying the M42. This bridge is at the south west corner of the square.
Motorway bridge over Littleheath Lane
Carrying the M42. This bridge is at the south west corner of the square.
Road junction east of Lickey End The junction of Littleheath Lane with Lower Shepley Lane, looking south west.
Road junction east of Lickey End
The junction of Littleheath Lane with Lower Shepley Lane, looking south west.
Upper Catshill Urban scene at the junction of Oak Road with the B4186.
Upper Catshill
Urban scene at the junction of Oak Road with the B4186.
Old Birmingham Road B4096, a rather busy road for a Sunday afternoon, but it does give access to the Lickey Hills and an exit from the SW Birmingham conurbation.
Old Birmingham Road
B4096, a rather busy road for a Sunday afternoon, but it does give access to the Lickey Hills and an exit from the SW Birmingham conurbation.
Hilton Hotel, Upper Catshill, near Bromsgrove This large, modern hotel is perhaps too new to have been named on the OS map yet...
Hilton Hotel, Upper Catshill, near Bromsgrove
This large, modern hotel is perhaps too new to have been named on the OS map yet...
Ivy Cottage, Fairfield In Swan Lane, about 1km from the Swan public house in Fairfield
Ivy Cottage, Fairfield
In Swan Lane, about 1km from the Swan public house in Fairfield
The Old Victorian Farm House Complete with telephone communications mast on the hill in the village of Fairfield.
The Old Victorian Farm House
Complete with telephone communications mast on the hill in the village of Fairfield.
Sandy Lane (A461) looking NW
Sandy Lane (A461) looking NW
Bromsgrove A pond beside the Holiday Inn
Bromsgrove
A pond beside the Holiday Inn
St John's Church Located at Marlbrook
St John's Church
Located at Marlbrook
Braces Lane Looking north-east
Braces Lane
Looking north-east
The Catshill Harvester Just before joining the M42 motorway.
The Catshill Harvester
Just before joining the M42 motorway.
Show me another place!

Upper Catshill is located at Grid Ref: SO9674 (Lat: 52.366978, Lng: -2.05049)

Administrative County: Worcestershire

District: Bromsgrove

Police Authority: West Mercia

What 3 Words

///scarf.beside.backup. Near Barnt Green, Worcestershire

Related Wikis

Marlbrook, Worcestershire

Marlbrook is a village in Worcestershire, England. It is located 3 miles north east of Bromsgrove, between Upper Catshill from which it is separated by...

Catshill

Catshill is a village in Worcestershire about 2.5 miles north of Bromsgrove and 10 miles south-west of Birmingham. The parish of Catshill was formed around...

Lydiate Ash

Lydiate Ash is a hamlet in North Worcestershire, England, consisting of a few houses, the road gritting and works depot for Worcestershire County Council...

1997 M42 motorway crash

On 10 March 1997 a multiple-vehicle collision occurred on the M42 motorway near Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, in central England. Three people were killed...

Lickey Grange

Lickey Grange is a Victorian house and estate in the village of Lickey, Bromsgrove District, Worcestershire, near Birmingham, England, where the automobile...

Lickey End

Lickey End is a village in the Bromsgrove district of Worcestershire, England. It is situated just north of Bromsgrove, to the south-east of the junction...

Barnsley Hall Hospital

Barnsley Hall Hospital was a psychiatric facility located in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire. == History == The hospital was based on a 324-acre (131 ha) site...

Fairfield, Worcestershire

Fairfield is a village in the district of Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, England. It is in the civil parish of Belbroughton. The village of Fairfield and...

Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.366978,-2.05049
Traffic Signals
Source: bing
Lat/Long: 52.3653951/-2.0467951
Restaurant
Miller & Carter
Addr City: Bromsgrove
Addr Housenumber: 462
Addr Postcode: B61 0HR
Addr Street: Birmingham Road
Brand: Miller & Carter
Brand Wikidata: Q87067401
Contact Website: https://www.millerandcarter.co.uk/restaurants/east-and-west-midlands/millerandcartermarlbrook
Cuisine: steak
Phone: +44 1527 878060
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 52.3651124/-2.0460325
Traffic Signals
Source: bing
Lat/Long: 52.3655677/-2.0465709
Traffic Signals
Source: bing
Lat/Long: 52.3657263/-2.0468136
Created By: Potlatch 0.10d
Shop: convenience
Lat/Long: 52.3659588/-2.0561432
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Type: pillar
Ref: B61 319D
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 52.3660917/-2.046938
Fuel
Esso
Brand: Esso
Brand Wikidata: Q867662
Brand Wikipedia: en:Esso
Contact Website: https://www.esso.co.uk/en-gb/find-station/esso-bromsgrove-essorontecmarlbrook-100348420
Operator: Rontec
Operator Website: http://www.rontec-servicestations.co.uk/ss_results-id.cfm?id=7108
Operator Wikidata: Q107439152
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 52.3656894/-2.0470767
Turning Circle
Source: bing
Lat/Long: 52.3650735/-2.0449483
Leisure: playground
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 52.3642011/-2.0478669
Leisure: playground
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 52.3651991/-2.0529246
Turning Circle
Lat/Long: 52.3680203/-2.057444
Turning Circle
Lat/Long: 52.3677391/-2.0559815
Leisure: playground
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 52.3677726/-2.0521521
Post Box
Ref: B61 591
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 52.3667195/-2.0551118
Bus Stop
Bench: yes
Bus: yes
Public Transport: platform
Route: 64
Shelter: yes
Lat/Long: 52.3661032/-2.046887
Atm
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 52.3659161/-2.0561805
Traffic Signals
Source: bing
Lat/Long: 52.3655246/-2.0471378
Bus Stop
Marlbrook Gardens
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 2000G021700
Naptan Bearing: W
Naptan CommonName: Golden Cross Lane
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: Marlbrook Inn
Naptan NaptanCode: wocdmjpm
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: BRMSGRV
Naptan Street: Golden Cross Lane
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.3654/-2.0474223
Bus Stop
Marlbrook Hotel
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 2000G021701
Naptan Bearing: E
Naptan CommonName: Marlbrook Hotel
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: Marlbrook Hotel
Naptan NaptanCode: wocdmjpt
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: BRMSGRV
Naptan Street: Braces Lane
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.3657063/-2.0459393
Bus Stop
Marlbrook Hotel
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 2000G021702
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan CommonName: Marlbrook Hotel
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: Hotel
Naptan NaptanCode: wocdmjpw
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: BRMSGRV
Naptan Street: Birmingham Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.3648976/-2.0468019
Bus Stop
Cobnall Road
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 2000G027200
Naptan Bearing: E
Naptan CommonName: Cobnall Road
Naptan Crossing: Woodrow Lane
Naptan Indicator: Woodrow Lane end
Naptan NaptanCode: wocdpdwg
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: BRMSGRV
Naptan Street: Cobnall Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.3683967/-2.0538
Bus Stop
Oak Apple Court
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 2000G027401
Naptan Bearing: SW
Naptan CommonName: Oak Apple Court
Naptan Crossing: Acorn Road
Naptan Indicator: near
Naptan NaptanCode: wocdpdwp
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: BRMSGRV
Naptan Street: Oak Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.3642831/-2.049089
Bus Stop
Aintree Close
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 2000G200400
Naptan Bearing: NW
Naptan CommonName: Aintree Close
Naptan Crossing: Aintree Close
Naptan Indicator: Opp
Naptan NaptanCode: wocdpapw
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: BRMSGRV
Naptan Street: Green Lane
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.3650909/-2.05538
Bus Stop
Montgomery Close
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 2000G501816
Naptan Bearing: W
Naptan CommonName: Montgomery Close
Naptan Crossing: Montgomery Close
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan NaptanCode: wocdapgm
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: BRMSGRV
Naptan Street: Churchill Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.3669777/-2.0578077
Bus Stop
Alexander Close
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 2000G501817
Naptan Bearing: SE
Naptan CommonName: Alexander Close
Naptan Crossing: Alexander Close
Naptan Indicator: adj
Naptan NaptanCode: wocdapgp
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: BRMSGRV
Naptan Street: Churchill Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.3667627/-2.0561625
Bus Stop
Alexander Close
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 2000G501818
Naptan Bearing: NW
Naptan CommonName: Alexander Close
Naptan Crossing: Alexander Close
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan NaptanCode: wocdapgt
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: BRMSGRV
Naptan Street: Churchill Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.366556/-2.0561328
Bus Stop
Aintree Close
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 2000G501821
Naptan Bearing: S
Naptan CommonName: Aintree Close
Naptan Crossing: Aintree Close
Naptan Indicator: Adj
Naptan NaptanCode: wocdapja
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: BRMSGRV
Naptan Street: Green Lane
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.3645739/-2.0549801
Bus Stop
Ash Drive
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 2000G501822
Naptan Bearing: W
Naptan CommonName: Ash Drive
Naptan Crossing: Ash Drive
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan NaptanCode: wocdapjd
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: BRMSGRV
Naptan Street: Golden Cross Lane
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.3639209/-2.05323
Bus Stop
Ash Drive
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 2000G501823
Naptan Bearing: NE
Naptan CommonName: Ash Drive
Naptan Crossing: Ash Drive
Naptan Indicator: adj
Naptan NaptanCode: wocdapjg
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: BRMSGRV
Naptan Street: Golden Cross Lane
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.3640805/-2.0529995
Bus Stop
Marlbrook Hotel
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 2000G501825
Naptan Bearing: W
Naptan CommonName: Marlbrook Hotel
Naptan Indicator: adj
Naptan Landmark: Marlbrook Hotel
Naptan NaptanCode: wocdapjm
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: BRMSGRV
Naptan Street: Braces Lane
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.3656806/-2.0450302
Bus Stop
Marlbrook Hotel
Bench: no
Bin: yes
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 2000G503141
Naptan Bearing: S
Naptan CommonName: Marlbrook Hotel
Naptan Indicator: Adj
Naptan Landmark: Marlbrook Inn
Naptan NaptanCode: wocdatmj
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: BRMSGRV
Naptan Street: Birmingham Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.3650947/-2.0466583
Traffic Calming: hump
Lat/Long: 52.3628613/-2.0532582
Traffic Calming: hump
Lat/Long: 52.3626662/-2.0517212
Traffic Calming: hump
Lat/Long: 52.3625393/-2.0504275
Power: substation
Lat/Long: 52.3644268/-2.0529164
Upper Catshill
Is In: Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, UK
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 52.3677153/-2.0514177
Turning Circle
Lat/Long: 52.3664198/-2.049598
Turning Circle
Lat/Long: 52.3664198/-2.0493882
ShortDescription: M5/7240A M5 southBound
Bcc Ref: 30082226
Operator: National Highways
Operator Wikidata: Q5760006
Ref: M5/7240A
Traffic Sign: variable_message
Traffic Sign Location: roadside
Variable Message Information: traffic
Lat/Long: 52.3705883/-2.0545936
Travelodge
Brand: Travelodge
Brand Wikidata: Q9361374
Brand Wikipedia: en:Travelodge UK
Internet Access: wlan
Internet Access Fee: customers
Internet Access Ssid: Travelodge WiFi
Tourism: hotel
Website: https://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/448/Bromsgrove-Marlbrook-hotel
Lat/Long: 52.3651797/-2.0458335
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.3671705/-2.0539552
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.3672507/-2.0491004
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.367326/-2.0490521
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.3659896/-2.0575413
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.363546/-2.0502725
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.3626975/-2.0506266
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.3688278/-2.0556557
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.3636786/-2.0491487
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.3668249/-2.0457423
Power: pole
Source: bing
Lat/Long: 52.3692897/-2.050986
Power: pole
Ref: 721387
Source: wpd_open_data
Transformer: distribution
Lat/Long: 52.3698989/-2.0502564
Power: pole
Source: bing
Lat/Long: 52.3705343/-2.0494384
Power: pole
Source: bing
Lat/Long: 52.3704991/-2.047935
Power: pole
Source: bing
Lat/Long: 52.370497/-2.0466247
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.3645582/-2.0545131
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.3645934/-2.0543133
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.3646098/-2.0542395
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.3647088/-2.053801
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.3642101/-2.0486163
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.3642601/-2.0486069
Turning Circle
Lat/Long: 52.3680243/-2.0532619
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

Have you been to Upper Catshill?

Leave your review of Upper Catshill below (or comments, questions and feedback).