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  Edgbaston shown within the West Midlands |
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| Population | 20,749 (2001 Population Census) |
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| OS grid reference | |
| Metropolitan borough | Birmingham |
| Metropolitan county | West Midlands |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Constituent country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BIRMINGHAM |
| Postcode district | 15 |
| Dialling code | 0121 |
| Police | West Midlands |
| Fire | West Midlands |
| Ambulance | West Midlands |
| European Parliament | West Midlands |
| UK Parliament | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| List of places: UK • England • West Midlands | |
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Edgbaston had a reputation for being the most affluent part of Birmingham or "where the trees begin". In the 19th century, the town was under the control of the Gough-Calthorpe family who refused to allow factories or warehouses to be built in Edgbaston, thus making it attractive for the middle class. The Gough-Calthorpe family is descended from ancient and notable families who both held lands in the area around Birmingham, England. A factory (previously manufactory) or manufacturing plant is an industrial Building where workers manufacture goods A warehouse is a commercial Building for Storage of Goods. Warehouses are used by Manufacturers Importers Exporters The middle class, in colloquial usage consists of those who have some economic independence but not a great deal of social Influence or power. However, while the central and southern parts of the suburb remains ostensibly affluent, there are several areas in the northern part that are less so, with a high proportion of multi-occupancy rented private housing, as well as council-owned accommodation.
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Etymology
Edgbaston means "village of a man called Ecgbald", from the Old English personal name + tun "farm". A village is a clustered human settlement or community, larger than a hamlet, but smaller than a Town or City. The personal name Ecgbald means "bold sword" (literally "bold edge"). The name was recorded as Celboldistane in 1139, wrongly suggesting that Old English stān "stone, rock" is the final element of the name.
Demography
In 1801, Edgbaston had a population of around 1,000 people. By 1841, this had increased to 16,500 as a result of wealthy manufacturers moving to the area. By 1850, 29 roads had been laid out and uninterrupted growth continued. [1]
The United Kingdom Census 2001 found that 20,749 people were living in the Birmingham City Council ward of Edgbaston, living in 8,666 households. A nationwide Census, commonly known as Census 2001, was conducted in the United Kingdom on Sunday 29 April 2001 This produced an average of 2 people per household, below the city-wide average of 2. 5. The ward, which has an area of 871. 6ha, had a population density of 23. Explanation The hectare is commonly used in most countries around the world especially in domains concerned with land planning and management such as Agriculture, 8 people per hectare. Like the city of Birmingham, Edgbaston had a slightly higher proportion of females, at 50. 1%, to males. 27. 1% of the population was in the 25-44 age bracket and 15. 1% were aged between 45-59. At 14. 8%, Edgbaston had a lower proportion of people of a pensionable age than the rest of Birmingham (16. 7%). It also had a lower proportion of people of working age at 73. 8%, although it was below the national percentage of 61. 5%. [2]
Edgbaston has an above average percentage for ethnic minorities with ethnic minorities representing 31. 8% of the population as opposed to 29. 6% for Birmingham. The largest ethnic group was the British Asian group at 16. British Asians are British citizens who are immigrants or descendants of immigrants from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka 1%. 25. 6% of people were born outside of the United Kingdom, above the Birmingham figure of 16. 5%. Christianity was the most predominant religion, with 52. Christianity ( Greek Χριστιανισμός from the word Xριστός ( Christ)is a monotheistic Religion centered on the life and teachings 5% of the population stating that they were Christians, compared with 59. 1% for Birmingham. 8. 0% stated that they were Muslims, below the Birmingham figure of 14. For other meanings including people named 'Islam' see Islam (disambiguation. 3%. Edgbaston was home to a significant Orthodox Jewish community. Orthodox Judaism is the formulation of Judaism that adheres to a relatively strict interpretation and application of the laws and ethics first canonized 19. 1% of the Edgbaston population stated that they had no religion. [2]
46. 4% of households were owner-occupied, below the Birmingham figure of 60. 4%. 19. 3% were rented privately, 15. 2% were rented from a housing association and 11. Housing associations in the United Kingdom are independent not-for-profit bodies that provide low-cost "social housing" for people in housing 6% were rented from Birmingham City Council. There was a total number of 9,191 houses in Edgbaston, 525 of which were vacant. At 45. 6%, the vast majority of houses in Edgbaston were purpose-built blocks of flats. This is much higher than the city average of 17. 9%. Detached houses were the second most common housing type in the ward at 19. 7%. [2]
Edgbaston had an unemployment rate of 8. 1%, below the city average of 9. 5% although above the national average of 5%. 13. 4% of the population stated themselves as students. Of the unemployed, 42% were in long term unemployment and 15. 6% had never worked. At 24. 6%, the majority of the population worked in finance, real estate, and business activities. [2] The largest employer in the area was the Heart of Birmingham Primary Care Trust, employing 10,000 people. [3]
The Edgbaston Parliamentary Constituency has a much higher population.
Sport
Warwickshire County Cricket Club is based in Edgbaston (Edgbaston historically being part of Warwickshire), at the Edgbaston Cricket Ground. Birmingham ( ˈbɜːmɪŋəm Ber -ming-um Warwickshire County Cricket Club is one of the 18 major county clubs which make up the English domestic Cricket structure representing the historic county Geography Warwickshire is bounded to the northwest by the West Midlands Metropolitan county and Staffordshire, by Leicestershire to Edgbaston Cricket Ground (also known as Edgbaston Stadium) is a Cricket venue in the Edgbaston area of Birmingham, England. As well as hosting regular county matches, the ground often plays host to the England cricket team during one day internationals and test matches. The England cricket team is the national cricket team which represents England and Wales. In 2006, there were rumours that the team would move to the proposed City of Birmingham Stadium which would be shared with Birmingham City F.C.. The City of Birmingham Stadium is a proposed multi-purpose Stadium in the Saltley area of Birmingham, West Midlands, England, for Birmingham City Football Club is an English Professional football club based in the city of Birmingham. However, there are now plans for the expansion of the ground, and no share with the football club.
The area also boasts a world class tennis venue; The Edgbaston Priory Club. Tennis is a sport played between two players ( singles) or between two teams of two players each ( doubles) The DFS Classic for female players has been held there every year since 1982 and some of the world's top players make appearances. DFS Classic is a Tier III Tennis Tournament on the WTA Tour held at the Edgbaston Priory Club in Edgbaston, Birmingham, The tournament is part of the WTA Tour and wins count towards world rankings. There is also a members-only golf course which offers good views over the southern part of the suburb. Edgbaston Croquet Club has been located in the area since 1915. [4]
Places of interest
The church of the Birmingham Oratory, on Hagley Road, was built in 1907 in the Baroque style as a memorial to John Henry Newman, who founded the English Oratory here. Birmingham Oratory is a Catholic oratory and church, also known as Little Rome in Birmingham. Baroque art redirects here Please disambiguate such links to Baroque painting, Baroque sculpture, etc Family John Henry Newman was born in London and was the eldest son of John Newman (d In Christianity, an oratory is a Room for Prayer, from the Latin orare, to pray Its dome is a prominent landmark. Another religious building in the ward is the Grade II* listed St Augustine's Church. A listed building in the United Kingdom is a building or other structure officially designated as being of special architectural historical or cultural significance The Church of St Augustine of Hippo in Lyttelton Road Edgbaston, Birmingham, England is a Parish church in the Church of England. J. R. R. Tolkien lived in Edgbaston during his teenage years, and the two towers of Edgbaston, Perrott's Folly and the Waterworks Tower, both close to the Oratory, are said to have provided inspiration for part of his The Lord of the Rings novel. Perrott's Folly,, also known as The Monument or The Observatory is a 29-metre (96-foot tall tower built in 1758. Edgbaston Waterworks (Edgbaston Pumping Station ( lies to the east of Edgbaston Reservoir, two miles west of the centre of Birmingham The Lord of the Rings is an epic The Barber Institute of Fine Arts, which is located on the University of Birmingham campus, is a purpose built gallery which contains a wide range of art from the masters to Picasso. The Barber Institute of Fine Arts is an Art gallery and Concert hall in Birmingham, England. The University of Birmingham (informally Birmingham University) is a British red brick University located in the city of Birmingham Pablo Diego José Francisco de Paula Juan Nepomuceno María de los Remedios Cipriano de la Santísima Trinidad Martyr Patricio Clito Ruíz y Picasso (October 25 1881 &ndash April 8 1973
Edgbaston Reservoir, formerly known as Rotton Park Reservoir, provides a header supply for the Birmingham Canal Navigations and is an important inner city leisure amenity. Edgbaston Reservoir, originally known as Rotton Park Reservoir is a Canal feeder reservoir in the Ladywood district of Birmingham, Birmingham Canal Navigations ( BCN) is a network of navigable Canals connecting Birmingham, Wolverhampton, and the eastern part of the Black There are two public gardens located within Edgbaston; the Birmingham Botanical Gardens and the lesser known University of Birmingham Winterbourne Botanic Garden. The Birmingham Botanical Gardens are botanical gardens situated in Edgbaston, Birmingham, England. Winterbourne Botanic Garden is the Botanical garden of the University of Birmingham, located in Edgbaston, Birmingham. Adjoining the university gardens is Edgbaston Pool (not to be confused with the reservoir) which is a Site of Special Scientific Interest). Edgbaston Pool is a Site of Special Scientific Interest located in Edgbaston, Birmingham, England. A reservoir is most broadly a place or hollow vessel where Fluid is kept in Reserve, for later use A Site of Special Scientific Interest or SSSI is a Conservation designation denoting a Protected area in the United Kingdom. Edgbaston contains the only Grade I listed domestic building in Birmingham, notably one of the Arts & Crafts houses number 21 Yateley Road, designed by Herbert Tudor Buckland, and built for his own use. A listed building in the United Kingdom is a building or other structure officially designated as being of special architectural historical or cultural significance Herbert Tudor Buckland ( November 20, 1869 - 1951 was a British Architect, best known for his seminal Arts and Crafts houses (several Edgbaston Hall, a Grade II listed country hall, is located within the ward. Edgbaston Hall ( is a Country house (albeit now in the middle of the City) in the Edgbaston area of Birmingham, England. A listed building in the United Kingdom is a building or other structure officially designated as being of special architectural historical or cultural significance It is currently the clubhouse for Edgbaston Golf Club.
Calthorpe Estates
Calthorpe Estates is a property developer and investor, responsible for the regeneration of the Calthorpe Estate in Edgbaston. The Calthorpe Estate covers 1,500 acres, just one mile to the west of Birmingham city centre, consisting of residential properties, a business community and a range of recreational, medical and educational facilities.
Calthorpe Estates are investing £350 million into developing Birmingham's western gateway, creating a range of mixed use, office and science park developments. With a focus on sustainable development, they have achieved Birmingham's first two BREEAM 'Excellent' office buildings at 19 George Road and Calthorpe House.
They are also creating new mixed-use developments at Edgbaston Mill and Edgbaston Galleries, as well as the the world-class University Science Park, Pebble Mill. The Calthorpe Estate features a wide range of recreational and leisure facilities including Birmingham's first Michelin-starred restaurant at Simpsons, the Botanical Gardens, Cannon Hill Park, the Midlands Arts Centre, Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Edgbaston Golf Club and The Priory Tennis Club (home of the annual DFS Tennis Tournament). The Michelin Guide ( Le Guide Michelin) is a series of annual Guide books published by Michelin for over a dozen countries The Birmingham Botanical Gardens are botanical gardens situated in Edgbaston, Birmingham, England. Cannon Hill Park ( is a Park located in south Birmingham, England. mac (formerly Midlands Arts Centre) is a non-profit Arts centre situated in Cannon Hill Park, Edgbaston, Birmingham, England Edgbaston Cricket Ground (also known as Edgbaston Stadium) is a Cricket venue in the Edgbaston area of Birmingham, England. The Estate is also home to many established businesses, residential homes and a selection of educational and medical facilities, including the University of Birmingham.
Politics
Birmingham Edgbaston is a constituency, and its Member of Parliament (MP) is Labour's Gisela Stuart. Birmingham Edgbaston is a Borough constituency located in the Edgbaston area of Birmingham. In the United Kingdom (UK, each of the electoral areas or divisions called constituencies elects one or more members to a parliament or assembly A Member of Parliament, or MP, is a representative elected by the voters to a Parliament. The Labour Party is a Political party in the United Kingdom. Founded at the start of the 20th century it has been since the 1920s the principal party of the Gisela Gschaider Stuart (born 26 November 1955 as Gisela Gschaider) is the Labour Member of Parliament for Birmingham Edgbaston
The Edgbaston ward of Birmingham City Council elected three Conservative councillors in 2004 and re-elected one of the three, Fergus Robinson, in 2006. The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. Another Edgbaston councillor, Deirdre Alden, unsuccessfully challenged Gisela Stuart, MP for the Edgbaston constituency, in the 2005 general election and has been re-selected as Conservative PPC in the seat for the next election. Results Overview For events leading up to the date of the election see article Pre-election day events of the United Kingdom general Of the other wards of the Edgbaston constituency, Harborne and Bartley Green are each represented by three Conservative councillors, while Quinton is represented by two Conservatives and one Labour councillor. Harborne is an area three miles southwest from Birmingham city centre England. Bartley Green is a residential Suburban area and electoral ward to the south west of Birmingham city centre England. Quinton is a suburb on the western edge of Birmingham, England.
The ward has sent a female candidate to Parliament for the past 54 years. In the next election both the Labour Party and the Conservative Party candidates will be female, making it almost certain that this trend will continue. The most notable MP from the ward was Neville Chamberlain. Arthur Neville Chamberlain (18 March 1869 &ndash 9 November 1940 was a British Conservative Politician and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom The area has adopted a ward support officer with the holder of the status being Tony Bailey.
Education
Since the beginning of the 20th century, Edgbaston has been home to the main campus of the University of Birmingham and to Edgbaston High School for Girls, St Paul's School for Girls, St. Georges School, King Edward's School and King Edward VI High School for Girls. The University of Birmingham (informally Birmingham University) is a British red brick University located in the city of Birmingham Edgbaston High School is an all girls primary and Secondary school in the Edgbaston area of Birmingham, England. For the London public school see St Paul's Girls' School. For the school near Baltimore Maryland with the same name see St St George's School, Edgbaston is an independent school in Birmingham, in the West Midlands, England. King Edward's School (KES ( is an independent Secondary school in Birmingham, England, founded by King Edward VI King Edward VI High School for Girls (KEHS ( is an independent Secondary school in Edgbaston, Birmingham, England. Because of this, there are numerous university halls of residence in the area. At the centre of the university can be found the Joseph Chamberlain Memorial Clock Tower, one of Birmingham's tallest buildings. The Joseph Chamberlain Memorial Clock Tower ( is a Campanile located in Chancellor's court at the University of Birmingham in the West Midlands of
Edgbaston is also the home of Queen's College, an ecumenical theological college. Queen's College ( Somerset Road Edgbaston, Birmingham, is a Church of England theological college run by The Queen's Foundation A seminary, theological college, or divinity school is a specialized and often live-in Higher education institution for the purpose of instructing students The West House School and Birmingham Blue Coat School is also located in the area. The Elmhurst School for Dance, the oldest vocational dance school in the United Kingdom, relocated to a new building in Edgbaston in 2004. Elmhurst School for Dance is the oldest Vocational Dance school in the United Kingdom. St. Philip's School used to be located adjacent to the Oratory, however it merged with South Birmingham College in 1995. St Philip's School was a Roman Catholic Grammar School for boys located on Hagley Road in Birmingham, England. South Birmingham College is an establishment of Further education in Birmingham, England providing full-time and part-time courses for young students following
Transport and amenities
Two railway stations serve the area. The first, University station, is found in south Edgbaston, west of Birmingham University. University railway station is a Railway station serving the University of Birmingham and the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in the West Midlands The second is Five Ways railway station in the north of the ward on the city's Middle Ring Road. Five Ways railway station is a Railway station serving Five Ways and Lee Bank in Birmingham. The A4540 is a Ring Road in Birmingham, England, also known as the Middle Ring Road or the Middleway Both stations are on the Cross-City Line. The Cross-City Line is a Suburban Railway line in the West Midlands region of England. Between these two stations used to be another; Somerset Road station. Somerset Road railway station was a railway station in Edgbaston, Birmingham, England, on the Midland Railway 's West Suburban Railway However, this was closed and demolished some years ago.
The A38 road runs through the ward and is one of the main traffic arteries of the city reaching out to the southeast of the city and beyond from the city centre and New Street. The A38 is a major Trunk road in England. Though formally known as the Exeter - Leeds Trunk Road it actually runs from Bodmin in Cornwall New Street is a Street in central Birmingham, England ( It is one of the city's principal thoroughfares and shopping streets Along this route buses frequently stop. There are several other bus routes throughout. The Worcester and Birmingham Canal passes through the area, connecting the city centre with the River Severn at Worcester. The Worcester and Birmingham Canal is a Canal linking Birmingham and Worcester in England. For other rivers named "Severn" see Severn River. The River Severn ( Welsh: Afon Hafren, Latin Worcester (ˈwʊstə is a city and County town of Worcestershire, in the West Midlands of England. This was constructed and opened in the 1790s and is used mainly for leisure and recreational purposes as opposed to its originally intended industrial usage.
The A456 road runs through the north of Edgbaston and gives a relatively swift link with the city centre as well as faraway places including Halesowen, Kidderminster and Hereford. The A456 is a main road in England running between Birmingham and Woofferton, Shropshire, south of Ludlow. Halesowen is a town in the Metropolitan Borough of Dudley, in the West Midlands, England. Kidderminster is a town in the Wyre Forest district of Worcestershire, England. Hereford ( ˈhɛrɨfəd is a city, Civil parish and County town of Herefordshire, England.
The area is served by Balsall Heath library, which is operated by Birmingham City Council, and the University of Birmingham library which members of the public can join for a fee. Birmingham shown within The University of Birmingham (informally Birmingham University) is a British red brick University located in the city of Birmingham There are a number medical facilities in the area, with two of the most well known being the University Medical Centre and the Calthorpe clinic. The Calthorpe Clinic is an Abortion clinic in Edgbaston, Birmingham, England that first opened in 1969 Two hospitals are nearby, the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and Selly Oak Hospital. The Queen Elizabeth Hospital is an NHS Hospital in the Edgbaston area of Birmingham situated very close to the University of Birmingham
References
- ^ Davidoff, Leonore; Catherine Hall (2002). Family Fortunes: Men and Women of the English Middle Class, 1780-1850. Routledge, 369. ISBN 041521064X.
- ^ a b c d 2001 Population Census in Birmingham: Ward Profiles (pdf). Birmingham City Council (2001). Retrieved on 2008-03-28. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 37 - Roman Emperor Caligula accepts the titles of the Principate, entitled to him by the Senate.
- ^ Edgbaston (pdf). Birmingham Economy (February 2007). Retrieved on 2008-03-28. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 37 - Roman Emperor Caligula accepts the titles of the Principate, entitled to him by the Senate.
- ^ Edgbaston Croquet Club. Edgbaston Croquet Club. Retrieved on 2008-03-28. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 37 - Roman Emperor Caligula accepts the titles of the Principate, entitled to him by the Senate.
Further reading
- Canon Doctor Terry Slater, 2002, Edgbaston Past, Phillimore, Chichester
External links
- Birmingham City Council: Edgbaston Constituency
- Birmingham City Council: Edgbaston Ward
- Edgbaston Community Network pages
- Calthorpe Estates
- Edgbaston Mill
- Edgbaston Galleries
- University Science Park
- Calthorpe House
- Edgbaston Hockey Club
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