| Stirchley | |
|---|---|
 View of Pershore Road looking north, with the British Oak public house to the left | |
  Stirchley Location within the West Midlands | |
| OS grid reference | SP054812 |
| Metropolitan borough | |
| Metropolitan county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BIRMINGHAM |
| Postcode district | B30 |
| Dialling code | 0121 |
| Police | West Midlands |
| Fire | West Midlands |
| Ambulance | West Midlands |
| UK Parliament | |
Stirchley is a suburb in south-west Birmingham, England.[1] The name likely refers to a pasture for cattle. The settlement dates back to at least 1658. Prehistoric evidence, Roman roads, and Anglo-Saxon charters contribute to its history. The Worcester and Birmingham Canal and the railways brought industry to the area. Stirchley's development is also linked to industries like screw-making and rubber manufacturing. Originally part of Worcestershire, Stirchley underwent administrative changes in 1911. Residential developments were established alongside the long-standing Victorian terracing which is associated with the suburb.
The River Rea, which flows through the area and once powered mills at Lifford, Hazelwell, Dogpool and Moor Green, is now a walking and cycle route. The restored former Stirchley Baths community hub opened in 2016.[2]
- ^ "Stirchley Ward Map" (PDF). Birmingham.gov.uk. Retrieved 28 January 2022.
- ^ "These are the coolest neighbourhoods in the UK". Cntraveller.com. 4 June 2020.