Hodge Hill facts for kids
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 Hodge Hill
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| Population | 28,026 (2011.Ward) |
| • Density | 48.2 per ha |
| OS grid reference | SP130890 |
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| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BIRMINGHAM |
| Postcode district | B34 & B36 |
| Dialling code | 0121 |
| Police | West Midlands |
| Fire | West Midlands |
| Ambulance | West Midlands |
| EU Parliament | West Midlands |
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Hodge Hill is an area located about 4 miles east of Birmingham City Centre, England. It's also a special area that elects its own representative to the local council. The person who represents Hodge Hill in the UK Parliament (like a big meeting for the whole country) is currently Liam Byrne.
The Hodge Hill area for elections includes smaller parts called 'wards', like Bordesley Green, Shard End, and Washwood Heath.
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Geography of Hodge Hill
The boundaries of the Hodge Hill Ward are bordered by the M6 motorway in the north and the A4040 outer circle in the west.
You'll find lots of open green spaces like Hodge Hill Common and the Cole Valley. These areas are part of the Kingfisher Country Park, which is a great place for nature.
People Living in Hodge Hill
In 2001, a survey showed that 24,825 people lived in the Hodge Hill ward. This means there were about 4,566 people living in every square kilometer.
About 13.9% of the people living here were from ethnic minority groups. This was different from Birmingham as a whole, where about 29.6% of the population was from ethnic minority groups.
Getting Around Hodge Hill
The main road that goes through Hodge Hill is the B4114 Coleshill Road.
You can also travel by train from Stechford station. This station is on the line that connects Coventry to Birmingham New Street. Sometimes, trains also go to Walsall from here.
Before 1997, Coleshill Road was known as the A47. It changed when a new road called the Heartlands Spine Road was finished.
Places to Visit in Hodge Hill
Hodge Hill has some useful places for everyone.
Glebe Farm Library
The local library is called Glebe Farm Library. It was the very first library built in Birmingham after World War II. It was made from special pre-made concrete parts and took one year to build.
The library opened on April 22, 1952. The Lord Mayor of Birmingham at the time, Alderman Ralph Yates, officially opened it. A group called the Glebe Farm Local History Society meets at the library once a month to talk about the area's past.
Shopping Areas
Most of the shops in Hodge Hill are located near the Fox & Goose area. However, many people also travel to nearby Stechford to do their shopping.
Schools in Hodge Hill
There are several schools in Hodge Hill for different age groups.
- Primary Schools: Some of the primary schools in the area include Colebourne Primary School and Hodge Hill Primary School.
- Secondary Schools: The main secondary schools for older students are Hodge Hill College and Hodge Hill Girls' School.
- Special Schools: Hodge Hill also has special schools like Beaufort School and Braidwood School for The Deaf, which help students with specific needs.
Famous People from Hodge Hill
Some well-known people have come from Hodge Hill:
- Reuben Colley: A talented artist.
- Stefan Moore: A footballer who went to Hodge Hill College.
- Luke Moore: Another footballer who also attended Hodge Hill College.
