Aston Area Guide
Location
Aston is a ward of Central Birmingham, located immediately to the north-east of Central Birmingham. It constitutes a ward within the metropolitan authority.
Education
There are several educational institutions in Aston:
Secondary Schools:
- Broadway School
- King Edward VI Aston
- Aston Manor School
Primary Schools:
- Aston Tower Community Primary School
- Birchfield Community School
- Lozells Junior & Infant & Nursery School
- Manor Park Primary School
- Mansfield Green Community School
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
- Prince Albert Junior and Infant School
- Yew Tree Community School
Places of Interest
- Aston Expressway: Constructed in 1972, the Expressway is renowned for its seven lanes and tidal flow system, creating a super-fast route into Birmingham city centre with minimal congestion.
- Aston Hall: A Grade I listed Jacobean Hall, Aston Hall is a must-visit attraction.
- Aston University: With a TEF Gold Rating, Aston University has been providing quality education since 1895.
- Aston Villa Football Club and Villa Park: One of the oldest and most decorated football clubs in England, Aston Villa F.C. has won the European Cup.
- Aston Reservoir: Providing fresh drinking water to the community since the 1800s.
- Spaghetti Junction: Opened in May 1972, this interchange serves 18 routes and is a notable feature of the area.
- King Edward VI Aston: A selective school for boys, one of the top schools in the country since 1883.
- Former Norton Motorcycle Factory: Norton, a manufacturer of exceptional British motorcycles, formerly manufactured their bikes in Aston.
- Church of SS Peter & Paul: One of Aston’s finest churches, containing some 14th Century stonework.
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