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Balsall Heath, Worcestershire

Balsall Heath is an urban area in Birmingham, lying east of the River Rea in Worcestershire. Balsall Heath was largely agricultural and park land between Moseley and Birmingham until the 1850s, when expansion along the Moseley Road joined the two. Balsall Heath became part of the Birmingham municipal area in 1891. It is within the council area of Birmingham.

Place Type: Urban locality
Historic County: Worcestershire
Lat, Long: 52.456656,-1.885767
Grid Reference: SP 0785 8430
Council Area: Birmingham CA
Strategic Authority Area: West Midlands SA
Police Area: West Midlands PA

GBPN ID: 2192
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Balsall_Heath,_Worcestershire_2192

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