Yardley Wood Area Guide

Yardley Wood is an area located in the south of Birmingham, a little under six miles from the city centre. It sits across the wards of Highter's Heath and Billesley. Yardley Wood should not be confused with Yardley which is a suburb in the east of Birmingham.

The History of Yardley Wood

Yardley manor, where Yardley Wood is located today, existed throughout the Middle Ages, but the name Yardley Wood was not used until as late as 1907 with the building of the railway. When they put a station in the area it was given the name Yardley Wood Railway Station, and the town subsequently grew and developed around that. That said, development was slow, and it was still largely rural until the 1920’s when the Billesley council estate sprung up. Development continued throughout the 20^th century.

Transport Links

Yardley Wood Railway Station sits on the North Warwickshire Line, with regular trains running to Birmingham Moor Street taking approximately 15 minutes. Priory Road (the A4040) bisects the area giving easy access into and out of Birmingham.

The area is served by the 3, 5, 27, 69, 76 and 872 bus routes.

Schools

Schools in the area include:

Yardley Wood Community Primary School

Highters Heath Community School

Our Lady of Loudes RC Primary School

Amenities

As well as several pharmacies, Yardley Wood has a good number of local independent grocery stores providing everyday essentials for the community. There is a selection of restaurants and eateries in the area, and it has its own library located just off Highfield Road. The Yardley Wood Social Club is on School Road, it has its own community centre and there is a fitness and dance studio near to the bus depot.

Things to do in and around Yardley Wood

The area has some very nice parks and green spaces on its doorstep. These include Trittiford Mill Park, Chin Brook Recreation Ground and Priory Fields Nature Reserve, with Billesley Common Swanshurst Park, Moseley Bog and Sarehole Mill Museum not much farther away. Birmingham centre itself of course is also a quick train ride, or short drive or bus journey away.