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Kings Heath, Worcestershire

King's Heath (or King's Heath) is a suburban village in Worcestershire, forming a southern suburb of Birmingham. The village developed on heathland alongside the Alcester to Birmingham Road, to the north-east of King's Norton, from the late 17th century. All Saints' Church was consecrated in 1860. King's Heath became part of the municipal area of Birmingham in 1911 since when it has seen significant suburban development, but it retains a distinct village identity. It is within the council area of Birmingham.

Place Type: Village
Alternative name(s): King's Heath
Historic County: Worcestershire
Lat, Long: 52.432553,-1.893077
Grid Reference: SP 0736 8162
Council Area: Birmingham CA
Strategic Authority Area: West Midlands SA
Police Area: West Midlands PA

GBPN ID: 319112
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Kings_Heath,_Worcestershire_319112

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