Acocks Green

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Acocks Green (also written Acock's Green) is an area and ward of south Birmingham, England. It is named after the Acock family who built a large house in the area in 1370. Acocks Green is one of the four wards making up Yardley formal district. Stockfield Road receives its name from a small village called Stockfield which Acocks Green expanded into in the 20th century.

1 Education and Recreation
2 Shopping
3 Transport
4 Culture
5 External links

[edit] Education and Recreation

Within its borders are eight primary schools and two secondary schools. One such secondary school is Ninestiles Technology College, which has over 1,300 laptop computers and is regarded as one of the best schools for computing in Europe. This is attached to Fox Hollies Leisure Centre, which complements Acocks Green's other sports, gym and recreational facilities. Acocks Green also has numerous parks and green spots.

[edit] Shopping

The roundabout where Warwick Road meets Shirley Road and Westley Road is called The Green by most locals. This is the main shopping area in Acocks Green. Most of the general retail shops are located here and further along Warwick Road. There is also a library and a bowling alley. Outside The Green you will not find many shops except convenience stores and off-licences, although there is a large modern bingo hall located on Stockfield Road.

[edit] Transport

Acocks Green has very good transport links to Birmingham city centre and Solihull. Birmingham Moor Street and Solihull stations can both be reached in under ten minutes by train. Many bus routes are served by Acocks Green Bus Garage, including the Outer Circle (11A/11C) which is the longest urban bus route in any European city. The 37 service links Solihull and Birmingham City Centre and runs mainly along the Warwick Road.

[edit] Culture

Acocks Green also has seven churches and a large Mosque. There is a large cultural diversity in Acocks Green with a large mix of people of all religions and races.