Area Info for Barston (West Midlands)

Barston (West Midlands, UK)

Barston is a small village located in the West Midlands region of England. It is situated within the Metropolitan Borough of Solihull, offering a rural and peaceful environment while being close to larger towns and cities.

Location and Geography

The village is approximately 10 miles south of Birmingham and about 4 miles east of Solihull town centre. It is characterised by its countryside setting, with open fields and traditional rural landscapes. The area is known for its scenic beauty and proximity to natural attractions.

Community and Amenities

Barston has a close-knit community with a few local amenities, including a village pub, a church, and some small businesses. The village is popular among residents seeking a tranquil lifestyle, and it often attracts visitors to its historic and scenic sites.

History

While specific historical details about Barston are limited, the village has a long-standing history typical of rural settlements in the West Midlands. It has maintained its traditional character over the years, with some buildings dating back several centuries.

Transport

The village is accessible via local roads, with bus services connecting it to nearby towns and Birmingham. The nearest railway station is in Solihull, providing further connectivity for residents and visitors.

Recreation and Attractions

Barston is known for its picturesque surroundings, making it a popular spot for walking, cycling, and outdoor activities. The village is also home to the Barston Lakes, a popular fishing and leisure area.

Additional Information

Due to its size and rural nature, Barston does not have extensive commercial or industrial facilities. It is primarily a residential and leisure-oriented community, valued for its peaceful environment and natural beauty.
Education
School
Springfield House Community Special School1.36 miles
Kenilworth Road, Knowle, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 0AJ
Lady Katherine Leveson Church of England Primary School1.43 miles
Fen End Road West, Temple Balsall Knowle, Knowle, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 0AN
George Fentham Endowed School1.59 miles
Fentham Road, Hampton-in-Arden, Solihull, West Midlands, B92 0AY
Knowle Church of England Primary Academy1.67 miles
Kixley Lane, Knowle, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 0JE
Arden2.27 miles
Station Road, Knowle, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 0PT
Balsall Common Primary School2.36 miles
Balsall Street East, Balsall Common, Coventry, West Midlands, CV7 7FS
Heart of England School2.40 miles
Gipsy Lane, Balsall Common, Coventry, West Midlands, CV7 7FW
Berkswell Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School2.41 miles
Church Lane, Berkswell, Coventry, West Midlands, CV7 7BJ
St George and St Teresa Catholic Primary School2.70 miles
Mill Lane, Bentley Heath, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 8PA
The Island Project School2.74 miles
Diddington Hall, Diddington Lane, Meriden, West Midlands, CV7 7HQ
Bentley Heath Church of England Primary School2.82 miles
Widney Close, Bentley Heath, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 9AS
Dorridge Primary School2.89 miles
Station Road, Dorridge, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 8EU
Saint Martin's School2.94 miles
Malvern Hall, Brueton Avenue, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 3EN
Yew Tree Primary School3.08 miles
Wherretts Well Lane, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 2SD
Solihull School3.21 miles
Warwick Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 3DJ
St Alphege Church of England Infant and Nursery School3.30 miles
New Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 3DW
Health
Clinic
Heath Lodge Clinic2.08 miles
1357 Warwick Road, Knowle, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 9LW
Specsavers Hearcare - Birmingham & Solihull - Balsall Common2.34 miles
Ballsall Common Health Centre, 1 Ashley Drive, Balsall Common, Coventry, West Midlands, CV7 7RW
Spire Balsall Common Clinic2.34 miles
1 Ashley Drive, Balsall Common, Coventry, West Midlands, CV7 7RW
Coventry Physio & Health Matters2.40 miles
3 Gipsy Lane, Balsall Common, Coventry, West Midlands, CV7 7FW
David Bromley House2.53 miles
1 Woodside Crescent, Off Downing Close, Knowle, Solihull, B93 0QA
Dan Mooney House2.53 miles
1 Woodside Crescent, Off Downing Close, Knowle, Solihull, B93 0QA
Union Road HQ3.34 miles
20 Union Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 3EF
Specsavers Hearcare - Solihull (Solihull)3.39 miles
21 Drury Lane, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 3BB
Specsavers Hearcare - Birmingham & Solihull - Solihull3.47 miles
90 High Street, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 3TA
Midland Eye3.49 miles
50 Lode Lane, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 2AW
Specsavers Hearcare - Birmingham & Solihull - Monkspath3.75 miles
Monkspath Surgery, 29 Farmhouse Way, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 4EH
Lyndon Resource Centre4.63 miles
Hobs Meadow, Solihull, West Midlands, B92 8PW
Greenbrook Healthcare Limited (Marston Green)4.90 miles
Marston House 5, 5 Elmdon Lane, Marston Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B37 7DL
Maple Leaf Drive4.95 miles
2-4 Maple Leaf Drive, Marston Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B37 7JB
Tile Hill Health Centre5.03 miles
Jardine Crescent,, Coventry, CV4 9PN
Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care - Sheldon5.04 miles
2162 Coventry Road, Sheldon, Birmingham, West Midlands, B26 3JB
GP
Hampton Surgery1.50 miles
Marsh Lane, Hampton In Arden, Solihull, West Midlands, B92 0AH
THE BLYTHE PRACTICE1.90 miles
1500 Warwick Road, Knowle, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 9LE
Balsall Common Surgery2.34 miles
1 Ashley Drive, Coventry, CV7 7RW
Arden Medical Centre2.53 miles
Downing Close, Station Road, Solihull, W Midlands, B93 0QA
Dorridge Surgery3.08 miles
3 Avenue Road, Dorridge, Solihull, W Midlands, B93 8LH
Yew Tree Medical Centre3.11 miles
100 Yew Tree Lane, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 2RA
Meriden Surgery3.36 miles
Old School House, 200 Main Road, Meriden, Coventry, W Midlands, CV7 7NG
Bernays & Whitehouse Medical Partnership3.47 miles
Grove Surgery, 3 Grove Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 2AG
Solihull Healthcare & Walk in Centre3.48 miles
Lode Lane, Solihull, West Midlands, England - Uk, B91 2AE
MONKSPATH SURGERY3.75 miles
Farmhouse Way, Monkspath, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 4EH
Jubilee Healthcare4.31 miles
60 Station Avenue, Tile Hill, Coventry, West Midlands, CV4 9HS
DR ABDOU4.64 miles
308 Blossomfield Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 1TF
Lapworth Surgery4.66 miles
Old Warwick Road, Lapworth, Solihull, W Midlands, B94 6LH
Meadowside Family Health Centre4.68 miles
30 Winchcombe Road, Solihull, W Midlands, B92 8PJ
DR HARROWER AND PARTNERS4.73 miles
2314 Coventry Road, Sheldon, Birmingham, W Midlands, B26 3JS
DR COWLES & PARTNERS4.80 miles
Ulleries Road, Solihull, W Midlands, B92 8ED
Hospital
Spire Parkway Hospital3.06 miles
1 Damson Parkway, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 2PP
Solihull Hospital3.38 miles
Lode Lane, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 2JL
Brooklands Hospital4.83 miles
Coleshill Road, Marston Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B37 7HL
Heartlands Hospital7.73 miles
Bordesley Green East, Bordesley Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B9 5SS
Moseley Hall Hospital8.75 miles
Alcester Road, Birmingham, B13 8JL
St Michael's Hospital9.01 miles
St Michael`s Road, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV34 5QW
Warwick Hospital9.16 miles
Warwick Hospital, Lakin Road, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV34 5BW
Nuffield Health, Warwickshire Hospital9.18 miles
The Chase, Old Milverton Lane, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV32 6RW
BMI The Priory Hospital9.74 miles
Priory Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, West Midlands, B5 7UG
Optegra Birmingham Eye Hospital10.00 miles
Aston University, The Aston Triangle, Birmingham, West Midlands, B4 7ET
Birmingham Children10.06 miles
Steelhouse Lane, Birmingham, B4 6NH
Birmingham Dental Hospital10.10 miles
St Chad`s Circus, Birmingham, B4 6NN
Selly Oak Hospital10.37 miles
Raddlebarn Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, B29 6JD
The Westbourne Centre10.47 miles
53 Church Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 3SJ
Caludon Centre10.72 miles
Clifford Bridge Road,, CV2 2TE
Queen Elizabeth Hospital10.75 miles
Queen Elizabeth Medical Centre, Edgbaston, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2TH
Pharmacy
St Mary's Pharmacy1.59 miles
48 Fentham Road, Hampton-In-Arden, Solihull, West Midlands, B92 0AY
Windridge1.82 miles
1709 High Street, Knowle, Solihull, B93 0LN
Balsall Common Pharmacy2.17 miles
192-196-198 Station Road, Balsall Common, Coventry, CV7 7FD
Lloyds Pharmacy2.34 miles
Balsall Common Health Centre, 1 Ashley Drive, Balsall Common, Coventry, CV7 7RW
Dyhouse Pharmacy3.11 miles
Unit 5, Forest Court, Dorridge, SOLIHULL, West Midlands, B93 8JA
Lloydspharmacy3.14 miles
59 Yew Tree Lane, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 2NX
Late Night Yew Tree Pharmacy3.14 miles
49 Yew Tree Lane, Elmdon Heath, Solihull, B91 2NX
Lloydspharmacy3.19 miles
1 The Green, Meriden, Coventry, CV7 7LN
Morrisons Pharmacy3.29 miles
George Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 3DQ
Boots3.40 miles
7 Mell Square, Solihull, B91 3AZ
Knights Solihull Pharmacy3.47 miles
3 Grove Road, Solihull, B91 2AG
Superdrug Pharmacy3.49 miles
34 Mill Lane Arcade, Touchwood Court, Solihull, B91 3GS
M R Pharmacy3.75 miles
Unit 6, Farmhouse Way, Monkspath, Solihulll, West Midlands, B90 4EH
Tesco Instore Pharmacy4.11 miles
1505 Stratford Road, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 4EN
Bannerbrook Pharmacy4.16 miles
5-7 Gramercy Park, Bannerbrook Pk Local Ctr, off banner lane, Coventry, Warwickshire, CV4 9AH
Kk Mistry Pharmacy4.31 miles
34 Station Avenue, Tile Hill Village, Coventry, CV4 9HS
Leisure
Park
LAVENDER HALL PARK2.10 miles
JOBS CLOSE2.19 miles
MALVERN & BRUETON PARK2.92 miles
ELMDON COPPICE3.19 miles
DORRIDGE WOOD3.28 miles
ELMDON MANOR3.73 miles
PACKINGTON HALL (Grade II* Listed)3.92 miles
MILLISONS WOOD3.96 miles
BADDESLEY CLINTON HALL (Grade II Listed)4.14 miles
HILLFIELD PARK4.21 miles
PACKWOOD HOUSE (Grade II* Listed)4.35 miles
MARSTON GREEN MILLENIUM WOOD4.36 miles
TILE HILL WOOD4.47 miles
PLANTS HILL WOOD4.57 miles
HOBS MOAT4.59 miles
PIG WOOD4.63 miles
Shop
Groceries
Londis BP Knowle Service Station1.77 miles
32 Kenilworth Road, Solihull, B93 0JD
Sainsbury's Blsll Knlwyh Rd Local1.81 miles
Kenilworth Road, Coventry, CV7 7EU
Tesco Solihull (Metro)1.88 miles
40-44 St. Johns Way, Knowle, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 0LE
SPAR Hampton Lane2.08 miles
Spar Store, 259/261 Hampton Lane, West Midlands, B91 2TJ
Tesco Balsall Common (Express)2.19 miles
213-219 Station Rd, Balsall Common, West Midlands, CV7 7FE
Co-op Coventry2.19 miles
Balsall Common, CV7 7DL
SPAR Euro Garage Widney2.68 miles
Euro Garages Spar Store, Widney Road, West Midlands, B93 9DZ
Co-op Solihull2.73 miles
Bentley Heath, B93 9BN
Sainsbury's Dorridge3.07 miles
375 Station Road, Dorridge, Solihull, B93 8FG
SPAR Euro Garage Bickenhill3.12 miles
Euro Garages Spar Store, Coventry Road, West Midlands, B92 0EH
Tesco Solihull (Express)3.12 miles
3-7 Arden Buildings, Station Rd, Dorridge, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 8HH
Co-op Coventry3.19 miles
Meriden, CV7 7LN
SPAR Meriden3.19 miles
Spar Store, 1 The Green Fillongly Road, West Midlands, CV7 7LN
Morrisons Solihull3.29 miles
George Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 3BQ
M&S Solihull3.42 miles
37 Mill Lane, Solihull, B91 3AT
Sainsbury's Solihull3.48 miles
11 Poplar Way, Solihull, B91 3BX
Transport
Airport
Birmingham International Airport Terminal 23.67 miles
Birmingham International Airport3.77 miles
Birmingham International Airport Terminal 13.79 miles
Coventry Baginton Airport9.70 miles
East Midlands Airport33.13 miles
Gloucestershire Airport40.37 miles
London Oxford Airport42.62 miles
Bus Stop
Barston Village (E)0.10 miles
Oak Lane (SE)0.10 miles
Barston Village (E)0.16 miles
Barston Village (W)0.18 miles
Eastcote Village (NW)0.84 miles
Eastcote Village (SE)0.85 miles
Barston Lane (E)1.11 miles
Barston Lane (W)1.12 miles
Bradnocks Marsh Bridge (NE)1.17 miles
Bradnocks Marsh (NW)1.22 miles
Bradnocks Marsh (SE)1.25 miles
Old Saracens Head (NW)1.34 miles
Old Saracens Head (SE)1.34 miles
Lady K Leveson School (SE)1.41 miles
Balsall St (N)1.42 miles
Balsall St (S)1.42 miles
Railway Station
Hampton-in-Arden Rail Station1.83 miles
Berkswell Rail Station2.36 miles
Dorridge Rail Station3.14 miles
Widney Manor Rail Station3.26 miles
Birmingham International Rail Station3.54 miles
Solihull Rail Station3.91 miles
Tile Hill Rail Station4.28 miles
Lapworth Rail Station4.33 miles
Marston Green Rail Station5.09 miles
Olton Rail Station5.13 miles
Acocks Green Rail Station6.04 miles
Shirley Rail Station6.22 miles
Canley Rail Station6.33 miles
Spring Road Rail Station6.53 miles
Whitlocks End Rail Station6.53 miles
Lea Hall Rail Station6.55 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (B92 0J*)
Number of Properties in Catchment305
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
33, OAK LANE
BARSTON
SOLIHULL
WEST MIDLANDS
B92 0JR		£517,500
2025-02-14
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2017-07-21   £389,000
Sold 2006-06-08   £245,000
BROOK COTTAGE (1), BROOK GREEN LANE
BARSTON
SOLIHULL
WEST MIDLANDS
B92 0JW		£852,000
2024-01-30
detached
freehold
THE CROFT, BARSTON LANE
BARSTON
SOLIHULL
WEST MIDLANDS
B92 0JU		£1,100,000
2023-09-22
detached
freehold
Sold 2019-09-16   £845,000
29, OAK LANE
BARSTON
SOLIHULL
WEST MIDLANDS
B92 0JR		£345,000
2022-05-20
otherPropertyType
freehold
THE SHRUBLANDS (4), HOB LANE
BARSTON
SOLIHULL
WEST MIDLANDS
B92 0JS		£625,000
2022-03-04
terraced
freehold
Sold 2020-03-25   £565,000
Sold 2014-01-31   £400,000
28, OAK LANE
BARSTON
SOLIHULL
WEST MIDLANDS
B92 0JR		£430,000
2021-12-21
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2018-08-24   £375,000
BARSTON FARM BARN, HOB LANE
BARSTON
SOLIHULL
WEST MIDLANDS
B92 0JT		£552,000
2021-08-11
detached
freehold
30, OAK LANE
BARSTON
SOLIHULL
WEST MIDLANDS
B92 0JR		£342,500
2021-06-30
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2012-09-27   £219,000
SCHOOL HOUSE, BARSTON LANE
BARSTON
SOLIHULL
WEST MIDLANDS
B92 0JU		£685,000
2021-06-01
terraced
freehold
THE GATE HOUSE, BARSTON LANE
BARSTON
SOLIHULL
WEST MIDLANDS
B92 0JN		£1,375,000
2021-05-12
otherPropertyType
freehold
THE COTTAGE, BARSTON LANE
BARSTON
SOLIHULL
WEST MIDLANDS
B92 0JU		£560,000
2020-08-07
detached
freehold
Sold 2012-03-23   £480,000
ANTLIA DOMUS, OAK LANE
BARSTON
SOLIHULL
WEST MIDLANDS
B92 0JR		£562,500
2019-10-25
detached
freehold
MALTHOUSE PADDOCKS, BARSTON LANE
BARSTON
SOLIHULL
WEST MIDLANDS
B92 0JU		£710,000
2019-06-10
detached
freehold
Sold 2004-08-23   £480,000
THE RICKYARD, BARSTON LANE
BARSTON
SOLIHULL
WEST MIDLANDS
B92 0JU		£835,000
2019-04-17
otherPropertyType
freehold
THE SHRUBLANDS FARMHOUSE, BARSTON LANE
BARSTON
SOLIHULL
WEST MIDLANDS
B92 0JU		£745,000
2019-03-28
detached
freehold
23, OAK LANE
BARSTON
SOLIHULL
WEST MIDLANDS
B92 0JR		£281,000
2018-02-04
semidetached
freehold
CHERRYTREES, BARSTON LANE
BARSTON
SOLIHULL
WEST MIDLANDS
B92 0JN		£675,000
2017-09-15
detached
freehold
KIMBERLEY HOUSE, BARSTON LANE
BARSTON
SOLIHULL
WEST MIDLANDS
B92 0JU		£725,000
2017-01-23
detached
freehold
THE SHRUBLANDS (3), HOB LANE
BARSTON
SOLIHULL
WEST MIDLANDS
B92 0JS		£359,000
2016-02-29
terraced
freehold
CORN BARN COTTAGE, HOB LANE
BARSTON
SOLIHULL
WEST MIDLANDS
B92 0JS		£415,000
2016-02-26
terraced
freehold
THE SHRUBLANDS (5), HOB LANE
BARSTON
SOLIHULL
WEST MIDLANDS
B92 0JS		£455,000
2015-12-09
detached
freehold
KANATA, OAK LANE
BARSTON
SOLIHULL
WEST MIDLANDS
B92 0JR		£450,000
2015-09-29
detached
freehold
POUND COTTAGE, BARSTON LANE
BARSTON
SOLIHULL
WEST MIDLANDS
B92 0JZ		£465,000
2015-09-16
detached
freehold
OAK LANE HOUSE, OAK LANE
BARSTON
SOLIHULL
WEST MIDLANDS
B92 0JR		£540,000
2014-10-31
detached
freehold
BROOK COTTAGE, BROOK GREEN LANE
BARSTON
SOLIHULL
WEST MIDLANDS
B92 0JW		£415,000
2014-10-03
semidetached
freehold
HILLSIDE, BANNER LANE
BARSTON
SOLIHULL
WEST MIDLANDS
B92 0JY		£245,000
2014-09-12
terraced
freehold
Sold 2010-01-22   £175,000
27, OAK LANE
BARSTON
SOLIHULL
WEST MIDLANDS
B92 0JR		£235,000
2013-11-29
terraced
freehold
Sold 2006-06-26   £223,000
HOB COTTAGE, HOB LANE
BARSTON
SOLIHULL
WEST MIDLANDS
B92 0JT		£380,000
2013-02-19
semidetached
freehold
18, OAK LANE
BARSTON
SOLIHULL
WEST MIDLANDS
B92 0JR		£425,000
2012-10-01
semidetached
freehold
21, OAK LANE
BARSTON
SOLIHULL
WEST MIDLANDS
B92 0JR		£249,000
2012-06-20
semidetached
freehold
HILLSIDE, BARSTON LANE
BARSTON
SOLIHULL
WEST MIDLANDS
B92 0JY		£230,000
2011-08-19
detached
freehold
BARSTON RISE, BARSTON LANE
BARSTON
SOLIHULL
WEST MIDLANDS
B92 0JZ		£298,000
2009-12-16
detached
freehold
TUDOR COTTAGE, BARSTON LANE
BARSTON
SOLIHULL
WEST MIDLANDS
B92 0JU		£465,000
2007-09-03
semidetached
freehold
THE LAST STRAW, BARSTON LANE
BARSTON
SOLIHULL
WEST MIDLANDS
B92 0JU		£437,000
2007-01-31
semidetached
freehold
END COTTAGE, BARSTON LANE
BARSTON
SOLIHULL
WEST MIDLANDS
B92 0JU		£480,000
2006-09-20
semidetached
freehold
OAK LANE FARM (1), OAK LANE
BARSTON
SOLIHULL
WEST MIDLANDS
B92 0JR		£470,000
2006-06-23
detached
freehold
THE BARN, OAK LANE
BARSTON
SOLIHULL
WEST MIDLANDS
B92 0JR		£495,000
2005-07-29
detached
freehold
17, OAK LANE
BARSTON
SOLIHULL
WEST MIDLANDS
B92 0JR		£265,000
2005-07-29
semidetached
freehold
ROSE COTTAGE, BARSTON LANE
BARSTON
SOLIHULL
WEST MIDLANDS
B92 0JU		£450,000
2004-05-14
detached
freehold
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