- 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 theWashwood Heath ward, although formerly a feature of theNechells ward. It also currently falls under theLadywood 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 theIndia n 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
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Saltley Gate Peace Group
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