Small Heath West Midlands Map

About Small Heath

Small Heath, a district in Birmingham, carries the quiet hum of its past and present. It lies 3.8 km east-south-east of Birmingham (from Birmingham: bearing 119°T, OS grid SP 100 849). The River Rea, a ribbon of often subdued water, flows near its edges, once a vital artery for industry, now a more gentle companion to the urban landscape. The architecture of Small Heath often presents a pleasingly varied face, a mosaic of Victorian terraces standing alongside more modern constructions, each telling a silent story of habitation and change. Evenings here can cast a particular light, a soft, greyish hue that softens the sharpest angles of brickwork and pavement. The air, particularly on market days, can carry the faint, earthy scent of fruit and vegetables, a reminder of the enduring connection to sustenance that underpins any settlement. Small Heath, in its own unassuming way, is a place of persistent life.

About This Small Heath Map Page

Explore Small Heath, West Midlands, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 52.462495, -1.853907. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.