Bordesley Green Area Guide

Bordesley Green islocated approximately two miles to the east of Birmingham city centre, Bordesley Green is classed as an inner-city area. In the 2011 census, it had a population of 11,796. Within Bordesley Green there is Bordesley Village which has its own distinctive feel.

The History of Bordesley Green

The first record of Bordesley Green was as long ago as 1285 when it was listed as retained and managed pasture and called La Grene de Bordeslei. It began to become developed from the 1830’s, developments that continued well into the 20^th century. Because much of the area was being built just after the end of the Boer War, many of the new streets were named in order to commemorate the many men from Birmingham who fought and died in the war.  

Bordesley Green became an industrial hub, and as such suffered from several Germain bombing raids during the Second World War.

Transport Links

The nearest train stations are Adderley Park, Small Heath and Stechford Railway stations.  The area is served by the 8A, 8C, 17, 17S, 28, 93, 97 and 891 bus routes.

Schools

Bordesley Green has a number of primary and secondary schools and a college of further education:

Alston Junior and Infants Primary School

Bordesley Green Junior and Infants Primary School

Wyndcliffe Primary School

Bordesley Green Girls' School

Saltley Academy

South and City College Birmingham – Bordesley Green Campus

Amenities

There are several chemists in Bordesley Green, an Asda and Lidl supermarket, the Saltley Wellbeing Centre and Birmingham Heartlands Hospital. There are a small number of pubs and eateries as well. The historic Bordesley Green Allotments cover an area of 25 acres and are also the location of the Bordesley Green Forest Garden.

Things to do in and around Bordesley Green

Birmingham City FC are based in Bordesley Green, as is the Birmingham Wheels Park which boasts several different tracks including an oval race track that hosts stock car and banger racing, an outdoor Go-Kart track, Roller Derby track and drifting track as well as a rally school. The Pod is a popular skate park.