Saltley

Saltley

Infobox UK place
country = England
official_name= Saltley
latitude= 52.4919
longitude= -1.8577
map_type= West Midlands
population =
population_density =
metropolitan_borough= Birmingham
metropolitan_county= West Midlands
region= West Midlands
constituency_westminster= Birmingham Ladywood
post_town= BIRMINGHAM
postcode_district= B7
postcode_area= B
dial_code= 0121
os_grid_reference=
Ambulance= West Midlands Ambulance Service

Saltley is an inner-city area of Birmingham, east of the city centre. The area is currently part of the Washwood Heath ward, although formerly a feature of the Nechells ward. It also currently falls under the Ladywood constituency in the city.

Places of interest

Saltley is a largely business area with a high level of outlets in a densely populated area. Saltley begins at the Saltley Viaduct, marked with the Saltley Gate, a local landmark, at the entrance to Alum Rock Road and Washwood Heath Road. There are many older houses from around the turn of the 20th century still in existence around Saltley. During the 1950s and 1960s, many of these houses were bought by immigrants from the Commonwealth (mostly the Indian sub-continent) who have formed a strong ethnic community over the last half a century.

The neighbourhood is home to mainly terraced properties and some new housing projects, trade and Christian and Muslim places of worship. Situated in the area are a number of primary schools and St. Peter's College. Recreation includes the Wheel's Adventure Park and smaller domestic parks. The area was host to an annual parade, known as the Saltley Festival.

The future of Wheel's Adventure Park is under threat as a result of a proposed major redevelopment to construct a sports village and City of Birmingham Stadium.

Transport

Saltley is served by the Adderley Park railway station. Bus routes into the area include the 8A/8C, 14, 55, 26, 26A, and 27.

Saltley was served by [http://www.railaroundbirmingham.co.uk/Stations/saltley.php Saltley railway station] between 1854 and 1968.

ee also

*Saltley Gate Peace Group


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