Quinton

Quinton covers a residential district in the southwest of Birmingham, characterised by a mix of interwar and post-war housing estates. The area is largely suburban, with streets of semi-detached homes and local shopping parades serving the community. It is bordered by green spaces like the extensive Warley Woods, which provides a large public park and golf course. The ward includes several primary schools and maintains a distinct separation from the city centre, functioning as a settled residential enclave.

The topography is notably hilly, with streets offering elevated views across parts of the city. A local landmark is the Quinton Oak, a historic tree that has given its name to multiple roads and a local pub. Transport links are provided by main bus routes along Hagley Road West. The area retains a sense of its past as a former Worcestershire village before its incorporation into Birmingham, evident in the older church buildings and the layout of its central crossroads.