Dark Lane in Kings Norton
About Dark Lane
Dark Lane is a street located in the village of Headley Heath and in the village of Hollywood and near the village of Hollywood. The street has a length of approximately 2,126 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Worcestershire is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The street is located within the Bromsgrove District Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the West Midlands region of the UK.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 4700310 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of B47 5BX, B47 5BU, B47 5BT, B47 5BS, B47 5BN, B38 0HE, B38 0HD and B38 0BS.
It is located within the county of Worcestershire, situated in the West Midlands region of the UK. It's 98.09 miles North West from central London., 5.83 miles South from Birmingham, 16.14 miles West from Coventry and 19.77 miles North East from Worcester.
DARK LANE is within the Post Town of BIRMINGHAM
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Map of Dark Lane
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOAs E02006700, E02006699 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
| Crime Levels |
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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 06/10/2024.
Budget Friendly Hotels near Dark Lane
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|
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1: Name:Travelodge Birmingham Maypole Address: Maypole Lane, Birmingham, B14 5JF Telephone: 0871 559 1896 Visit Hotel Page |
0.70 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Birmingham South Hall Green Address: Stratford Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.94 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Solihull South M42 Address: Stratford Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.90 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Birmingham South Longbridge Station Address: 1 High Street Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.97 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Solihull Town Centre Address: Station Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.76 |
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House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £230,000 | £470,000 | £350,000 | 2 |
| 2015 | £362,000 | £290,000 | £266,250 | 4 |
| 2016 | £269,950 | £375,000 | £331,738 | 4 |
| 2017 | £365,000 | £287,000 | £300,667 | 3 |
| 2018 | £570,000 | £570,000 | £570,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £335,000 | £335,000 | £335,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £335,000 | £560,000 | £435,000 | 4 |
| 2021 | £435,000 | £460,000 | £440,000 | 3 |
| 2022 | £322,500 | £505,000 | £410,833 | 3 |
| 2023 | £420,000 | £790,000 | £605,000 | 2 |
| 2024 | £454,000 | £454,000 | £454,000 | 1 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2024. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Kelly Homes | 7 Drakes Cross Parade, Alcester Road, Wythall, B47 5HD | Visit Website |
| Kelly Homes | 7 Drakes Cross Parade, Alcester Road, Wythall, Birmingham, B47 5HD | Visit Website |
| Melvyn Danes | 321 Alcester Road, Wythall, Birmingham, B47 5HJ | Visit Website |
| Leaders Sales | 234/236 Sladepool Farm Road, Maypole Birmingham, B14 5EE | Visit Website |
| Evans Estate Agents | 1 The Green, Kings Norton, Birmingham, B38 8SD | Visit Website |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: West Mercia |
 View Neighbourhood Crime and Policing |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Dark Lane | |
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| Latitude | 52.395129 |
| Longitude | -1.890325 |
| OS Easting (X): | 407462 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 277504 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SP075775 |
Roads that have a Junction with Dark Lane
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Alcester Road | junction |
| Hollywood Gardens | junction |
| Alfreda Avenue | junction |
| Woodleaves | junction |
| Baccabox Lane | junction |
| Crabmill Lane | junction |
| Crabmill Lane | junction |
| Middle Lane | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:38 |
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| Sunset | 16:08 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Coleshill 21 November 2024 at 07:00 (10.31 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | -2.8°C (92.6%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | N (0 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00163904, E00163905, E00163972 & E00163969 |
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| ONS Area Name | Detached Rural Retirement, Semi-Detached Ageing & White Suburban Communities |
| Average Age | 49.93 & 47.28 |
| Area Population | 1645.00 & 1451.00 |
| Male Population | 792.00 & 727.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 853.00 & 724.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 15 & 8 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01032134 &E01032145 |
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| LSOA Name: | Bromsgrove 005A &Bromsgrove 004C |
| SOA Code: | 2a &8b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02006700 &E02006699 |
| MSOA Name: | Bromsgrove 005 &Bromsgrove 004 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Birmingham Alcester Express |
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| 71 Alcester Rd, Hollywood, Birmingham, B47 5PN |
| 0345 671 9620 |
| Distance: 0.43 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Birmingham Alcester Express |
| Sainsburys Maypole |
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| 1059-1061 Alcester Road South, Birmingham, England, B14 5TN |
| 0121 474 3102 |
| Distance: 0.67 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Maypole |
| Iceland Maypole Birmingham |
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| 949 Alcester Road South, Maypole, Birmingham, B14 5JA |
| 01214302285 |
| Distance: 0.8 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Maypole Birmingham |
| Tesco Kings Heath Express |
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| 281-289 Alcester Rd South, Birmingham, B14 6EB |
| 0345 674 6533 |
| Distance: 1.8 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Kings Heath Express |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 0121 - Birmingham |
| Area Code: 01527 - Redditch |
| Area Code: 01564 - Lapworth |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater than 2 Mbps | 4.4 | 4.6 | 5.2 | Y | 3 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Bromsgrove |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| The Council House, Burcot Lane, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire &B60 1AA |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01527 873 232 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Bromsgrove |
| The Member of Parliament is Bradley Thomas |
| Details for the MP Bradley Thomas on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Bradley Thomas on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Bradley Thomas won with a majority of 3,016 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 76,468 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Wythall West, Drakes Cross &Hollywood Ward |
| Parish: Wythall Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Worcestershire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Highters Heath Community School
Address: Highters Heath Community School, Highters Heath Lane, Kings Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands, B14 4LY
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact:
Hollywood Primary School
Address: Hollywood Primary School, Pickenham Road, Hollywood, Birmingham, West Midlands, B14 4TG
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact:
Grendon Primary School
Address: Grendon Primary School, Grendon Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands, B14 4RB
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: 01214742460
St Alban's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Broad Lane, Kings Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands, B14 5AL
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: 01214446530
The Oaks Primary School
Address: The Oaks Primary School, Bells Lane, Druids Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands, B14 5RY
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact:
Bells Farm Primary School
Address: Bells Farm Primary School, Bells Farm Close, Druids Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands, B14 5QP
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: 01216758666
Peterbrook Primary School
Address: Peterbrook Primary School, High Street, Solihull Lodge, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 1HR
Distance: 1.57 miles
Contact: 01214302545
Coppice Primary School
Address: Coppice Primary School, Shawhurst Lane, Hollywood, Birmingham, West Midlands, B47 5JN
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: 01564826709
Meadow Green Primary School
Address: Meadow Green Primary School, Meadow Road, Wythall, Birmingham, West Midlands, B47 6EQ
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: 01564823495
St Jude's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Jude's Catholic Primary School, St Jude's Close, Maypole, Birmingham, West Midlands, B14 5PD
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: 01214645069
St Paul's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Sisefield Road, Kings Norton, Birmingham, West Midlands, B38 9JB
Distance: 1.47 miles
Contact: 01214641546
England Secondary Schools
Woodrush High School
Address: Woodrush High School, Shawhurst Lane, Wythall, Worcestershire, B47 5JW
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: 01564823777
Nearest Hospitals
| Cygnet Wast Hills |
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| Address: Wasthill Lane, Kings Norton, Birmingham, B38 9ET, |
| NHS Sector |
| Cygnet Health Care Limited |
| Telephone: 0121 458 2263 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 3.88 (miles) |
| Directions from to Cygnet Wast Hills |
| West Heath Hospital |
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| Address: West Heath Hospital, Rednal Road, Birmingham, B38 8HR, |
| NHS Sector |
| Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 0121 466 6000 |
| Distance: 4.31 (miles) |
| Directions from to West Heath Hospital |
| Grove Avenue |
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| Address: 32 Grove Avenue, Moseley, Birmingham, |
| NHS Sector |
| Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 0121 678 4004 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 5.15 (miles) |
| Directions from to Grove Avenue |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 1032 ALCESTER ROAD SOUTH, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B14 5NG
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 145 BELLS LANE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B14 5QJ
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 159 PRINCE OF WALES LANE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B14 4LR
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: :
OMNIA DENTAL SPA
Address: 243 STATION ROAD, WYTHALL, BIRMINGHAM, B47 6ET
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: :
OMNIA DENTAL SPA
Address: 243 STATION ROAD, WYTHALL, BIRMINGHAM, B47 6ET
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 38 THE FOLD, BIRMINGHAM, B38 9BL
Distance: 1.58 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
HOLLYWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: BEAUDESERT ROAD, HOLLYWOOD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B47 5DP
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: tel: 01564 822642
DRUIDS HEATH SURGERY
Address: 27 POUND ROAD, DRUIDS HEATH, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B14 5SB
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: tel: 0121 4305461
MAYPOLE HEALTH SURGERY Y
Address: 10 SLADEPOOL FARM ROAD, KINGS HEATH, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B14 5DJ
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: tel: 0121 4302829
MAYPOLE HEALTH CENTRE A
Address: 10 SLADEPOOL FARM ROAD, KINGS HEATH, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B14 5DJ
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: :
GRAFTON ROAD SURGERY
Address: 11 GRAFTON ROAD, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 1NG
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact: tel: 0121 4744686
KEYNELL COVERT
Address: 33 KEYNELL COVERT, KINGS NORTON, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B30 3QT
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: tel: 0121 4582619
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
HOLLYWOOD PHARMACY
Address: 59 MAY LANE, HOLLYWOOD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B47 5PA
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: tel: 01564 824122
BOOTS
Address: 1005 ALCESTER ROAD SOUTH, MAYPOLE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B14 5JA
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: tel: 0121 4305155
DRUIDS HEATH PHARMACY
Address: DRUIDS HEATH POST OFFICE, 17 POUND ROAD, KINGS HEATH, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B14 5SB
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: tel: 0121 4305535
WHITES PHARMACY
Address: 788 ALCESTER ROAD SOUTH, KINGS HEATH, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B14 5EZ
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: tel: 0121 4305435
BOOTS
Address: 137 MONYHULL HALL ROAD, KINGS NORTON, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B30 3QG
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: tel: 0121 4582756
PRINCE OF WALES PHARMACY
Address: 161 PRINCE OF WALES LANE, WARSTOCK, BIRMINGHAM, B14 4LR
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: tel: 01214 742581
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Wythall Station is 1.45 miles away.
Address: Wythall station, Station Road / Norton Lane, Wythall, West Midlands, B47 6BY
Wythall is situated on the North Warwickshire (Shakespeare Line) Line.
Wythall Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Whitlocks End Station is 1.65 miles away.
Address: Whitlocks End station, Tilehouse Lane, Major's Green, West Midlands, B90 1PN
Whitlocks End is situated on the North Warwickshire (Shakespeare Line) Line.
Whitlocks End Station is an unstaffed station.