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Handsworth Wood is a metropolitan borough in Birmingham with a population of more than 27,000 based on a 2011 census. It is also a ward in the formal district of Perry Barr. Under the Local Government Act 1972, the affluent suburban area used to be a part of the county of Staffordshire as it is located within the West Midlands since 1 April 1974. Compared to neighbouring districts of Handsworth, Handsworth Wood is considered as upmarket by most estate agents. Can the place give justice to its reputation?

During the WW2, the boundary between Handsworth and Handsworth Wood spells the difference between a safe and unsafe place from bombing. According to Birmingham historian Dr. Carl Chinn, Handsworth Wood served as the official evacuation zone, what with its landscape being undeveloped at that time. Properties owned by more affluent residents also have a larger area, making it ideal for evacuees.

Some of Handsworth Wood’s influential citizens include:

Scottish inventor James Watt. He made improvements to the Newcomen steam engine that was essential to the changes that the Industrial Revolution brought in Great Britain.

Singer/songwriter Mr Hudson. Born Benjamin Hudson Mclldowie, he is an English recording artist with a debut album with the band The Library. He also co-produced the track Streetlight of Kanye West’s 2008 album.

What to See in Handsworth Wood

Soho Road - This is where everything converges, from shops to restaurants. This is also where you’ll find stores that sell some of the most beautiful flowers in Handsworth Wood. If you wish to send flowers anywhere in Handsworth Wood, Soho Road is where you should be.

St Mary’s Church - lso, known as Handsworth Old Church, this is an Anglican church with a 10-acre grounds that sit adjacent with Handsworth Park. It’s also close to other places of interest such as the Birmingham Outer Circle and the former site of Handsworth Wood railway station. St Mary’s Church is also known as “the cathedral of the Industrial Revolution” and the resting place of famous personalities of the industrial age such as James Watt, William Murdoch and Matthew Boulton.

Handsworth Park - This is a 63-acre landscape that features beds of Handsworth Wood flowers, grass slopes, mature trees and shrubs, large boating lake and a small pond that is fed by the Farcroft and Grove Brooks. Its restoration and rejuvenation was completed in 2006, which was celebrated with a Grand Re-Opening Celebration.

Handsworth Golf Club - This is a widely known golf club just a few miles from Birmingham City Centre. It was established in 1895, featuring an 18-hole parkland course. In 2005, its clubhouse was fully refurbished, which boasts of a spacious lounge and dining area. The winning feature of the clubhouse? An unobstructed view of the lake and the golf course.

Hamstead Campus - This is a residential property that is located just 3 miles from the city centre. It was acquired from the Birmingham City University in May 2010 by the Evenbrook Group. What makes it an ideal accommodation is that it is near the College Road that will take you to various local facilities such as the Post Office and Tesco Express. It is also close to the Handsworth Park, which is home to vibrant and colourful Handsworth Wood flowers.