Is Great Barr a nice place to live? Our estate agents think so

If you are looking for nice areas to live near Birmingham city, you might have considered Great Barr. Our estate agents in Great Barr find this area very convenient for families, a place where selling or buying a property can often be done with in five weeks.

Location and connections of Great Barr

Great Barr is a large area in territory of Birmingham, Sandwell, West Bromwich and Walsall. Its name refers to the Scott family of Great Barr Hall. Great Barr includes the B42, B43 and B44 postcode areas and can be accessed by road through the M6 motorway. The closest train stations are Hamstead, Perry Barr and Tame Bridge Parkway.

This area was originally rural and part of Staffordshire. In 1928 the urban district of Perry Barr was ceded to Birmingham. Great Barr is now part of the West Midlands region and after 1960’s became a very active residential area.

A family-friendly place

Great Barr has a large leisure centre (http://www.birmingham.gov.uk/greatbarrlc) with a lot of activities for children and adults, a golf club, a Community Hub, a library, a hospital and many restaurants, cafes, hotels and shops. Great Barr also benefits from a number of well rated primary and secondary schools.

It is a place where families can enjoy a high quality life. Nearby there are two fantastic places to spend free time with children:

• Red House Park: a place to enjoy of playing fields, woods, parkland and lakes. The Red House is also located here.
• Bishop Asbury Cottage: an 18th cottage, home of the first American Methodist Bishop: Francis Asbury.
• Sutton Park: two miles away you can find a National Nature Reserve as well as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), ideal to walk, run, ride your bicycle and play. It has over 2,000 acres and attracts over two million visits every year.
• Forge Mill Farm: a place where children will have the chance of seeing different farm animals and play. There is also a shop where you can buy fresh vegetables and meat, plants and gifts.
  

Housing in Great Barr

This is a very populated area, with a majority of houses owner occupied. With the area being so attractive, it is really important to achieve the best price for a house. It is a good idea to have expert local agents who can meet all your selling or buying requirements. No matter if your property is a detached house, a modern flat or a rural cottage, we will get it great exposure and better offers with an aim of getting more money in your pocket.