Druid's Heath
Part of Druids Heath was ranked as the most deprived area in Birmingham and in the top fifty most deprived areas in the country in the 2019 Multiple deprivation index.
Etymology
The name Druids Heath was formerly Drews Heath named after a local family who farmed here until the mid-19th century. Drew's Farm stood at the junction of Druids Lane and Bells Lane near the Maypole. .
Politics
As of 2018 Druids Heath is in the local council ward of Druids Heath and Monyhull, which is represented by Green Party councillor Julien Pritchard. It is also in the parliamentary constituency of Birmingham Selly Oak, which is represented in the House of Commons by the Labour Member of Parliament (MP) Alistair Carns.
Education
The schools within the Druids Heath area are; The Baverstock Academy (closed 2017), Bells Farm Primary School, The Oaks Primary School and St. Jude's RC Junior and Infant School.
References
- ^ Jackson, Carl (30 September 2019). "Deprived Druids Heath has always been 'at back of the queue'". Birmingham Live. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
- ^ "Druids Heath".