Fordbridge

Fordbridge is a civil parish in the Metropolitan Borough of Solihull, in the West Midlands. It sits on the northern edge of the borough, close to the Birmingham boundary and neighbouring estates such as Chelmsley Wood and Castle Bromwich. The area is primarily residential with local shopping parades, a primary school, playing fields and small clusters of light industry. Local governance is provided by Fordbridge Parish Council, which manages community spaces and supports events and practical services for residents.

Street patterns and community facilities reflect mid-20th century housing development, with pockets of later infill and small business sites. The place name refers to a historic crossing in the locality, and older maps show how transport corridors shaped later growth. Day-to-day life centres on the village-scale high street, the community centre and the parkland used for sports and local gatherings. Public transport links run into nearby centres for wider services, while local clubs and groups use parish facilities for regular activities.