Handsworth Wood
Birmingham’s Victorian Suburb since the 1880s
History of Handsworth Wood
Handsworth Wood was recorded in the Domesday Survey of 1086, as a holding of William Fitz-Ansculf, the Lord of Dudley. It was the woodland belonging to the manor of Handsworth and lay in the North of the manor. It was described as the ‘woodland half a league long & the same wide’. The name Handsworth originates from its Saxon owner Hondes and the Old English word weorthing, meaning farm or estate. Archaeological finds have dated Handsworth back to the Stone Age. Historically in the county of Staffordshire, it remained a small village from the 13th century to the 18th century. By the 1800’s Handsworth Wood had become a fashionable…
Why Live in Handsworth Wood
Handsworth Wood is a suburban area in North West Birmingham and is regarded as a premier residential area, due to the significantly large number of Victorian and imposing detached houses and semi-detached homes. There are many fascinating architectural styles of housing from the Art and Craft, Victorian and Edwardian era to Modern housing styles. Handsworth Wood is one of the most upmarket and exclusives areas to live-in in Greater Birmingham. With exceptionally convenient access to a series of secluded golf clubs, private clubs and scenic parks. Handsworth Wood residents are able to relax in this suburb which is only 3 miles away from Birmingham City Centre. The primary schools in…
Notable People
Lee Child, author (of Jack Reacher books) moved to Handsworth Wood, Birmingham, at age four and went to Cherry Orchard Primary School in Handsworth Wood and then King Edward’s School, Birmingham…
Areas in Handsworth Wood
The vast majority of housing stock in Handsworth Wood are mainly Victorian / Edwardian properties and traditional 1930’s semi-detached housing. There are pockets of new housing developments and also a small portion of traditional terraced housing, as well as purpose-built and converted flats.
For those looking to move to Handsworth Wood, there is a budget for every type of buyer. The primary areas in Handsworth Wood consist of:
Places to Visit
Handsworth Wood has the convenience of local shopping, food and drink establishments, sports clubs and many other shops for the community, as well as religious places.
Houses for Sale
The are many fascinating architectural styles of housing from the Arts and Craft, Victorian and Edwardian era to Modern housing styles. There are pockets of new housing developments, a small portion of traditional terraced housing, as well as purpose-built and converted flats. For those looking to move to Handsworth Wood, there is a budget for every type of buyer. View the latest homes for sale or rent in Handsworth Wood.
Facebook Groups
Learn about Handsworth Wood from the following Facebook groups. These active Facebook groups provide insights into the area and also provide support for existing and new residents.
Community Matters
Community forums provide the place for the Handsworth Wood community to share their opinions, ideas, thoughts and concerns. What constitutes a Handsworth Wood community? What is happening where you live? Let us know your thoughts, the accomplishments you’ve been making and the problems you’ve uncovered. We are proud to belong to the community of Handsworth Wood.