Oscott (ward)
Oscott is a ward in the northwest of Birmingham, England, within the formal district of Perry Barr.
| Oscott | |
|---|---|
| Ward | |
Oscott Location within the West Midlands | |
| Population | 24,615 (2011 Ward) |
| • Density | 33.4 per ha |
| OS grid reference | SP100944 |
| Metropolitan borough | |
| Metropolitan county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BIRMINGHAM |
| Postcode district | B44 |
| Dialling code | 0121 |
| Police | West Midlands |
| Fire | West Midlands |
| Ambulance | West Midlands |
| UK Parliament | |
The Ward is centred on the area known as Old Oscott, originally just "Oscott", and should not be confused with nearby New Oscott. It includes the former Booths Farm sand quarry, Aldridge Road Recreation Ground, and Kingstanding Circle. The ward borders the Metropolitan Borough of Walsall and areas such as Perry Beeches and Queslett. Parts fall within Great Barr.
The nearest library serving the ward is Kingstanding Library.
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