Edgbaston Area Guide

Why live in Edgbaston

Generally considered it be a prime address, Edgbaston is home to the wealthy of Birmingham.

Property Types

High numbers of superb Georgian, Regency and Victorian homes of size and character

History of Edgbaston

Edgbaston is one of the oldest areas of Birmingham. According to the Doomsday book it used to be called Celebestone and was originally a gift from William the Conqueror to a William Fitz-Ansculf.

There are many areas of historical importance in Edgbaston, the most renowned being Calthorpe Estate, the most desirable residential area in Edgbaston, where elegant Georgian properties blend with contemporary buildings amid tree lined avenues in one of Britain’s largest urban conservation areas.

Places of Interest

Warwickshire Cricket Club

Birmingham Nature Centre

Birmingham Botanical Gardens

National Sealife Centre

National Indoor Arena

Edgbaston Golf Club

Edgbaston Priory Tennis & Squash Club

Edgbaston Reservoir

J.R.R. Tolkien lived in Edgbaston during his teenage years. The two towers of Edgbaston and the Waterworks Tower are said to have provided inspiration for part of Lord of The Rings.

Getting to Edgbaston

Roads

The A38 runs through Edgbaston and is one of the main traffic arteries of Birmingham.

The city centre is just over a mile away

M6 junction 6: 4 miles
M5 junction 3: 7 miles

Airport

Birmingham International Airport: 12 miles

Rail

Five Ways railway station is on the cross city Lichfield to Redditch line with Birmingham New Street Station only 5 minutes away.

Edgbaston Local authority

Birmingham City Council
Council House
Victoria Square
Birmingham
B1 1BB
0121 303 1111
contact@birmingham.gov.uk

Where to go out in Edgbaston

Simpson’s or Jessica’s restaurants both hold Michelin Stars. Other popular eateries include The White Swan, The Garden House and J.Jays.
Calthorpe & Cannon Hill Parks both easily accessible as recreational retreats.

Schools in Edgbaston
Edgbaston High School for Girls 0121 454 5831	St Pauls School for Girls 0121 454 0895	King Edwards School 0121 472 1672
King Edwards VI School for Girls 0121 472 1834	King Edwards VI School for Boys 0121 472 1672	University of Birmingham campus 0121 414 3344
Hallfield 0121 454 1496	Priory School 0121 440 4103	Queens College 0121 454 1527
West House School 0121 440 4097