Rotton Park

Rotton Park sits to the west of Birmingham city centre, clustered around the road that gives it its name and the body of water often still called Rotton Park Reservoir. The area is mainly residential, with rows of Victorian terraces, interwar semis and pockets of later infill. Local shops, a handful of pubs and community facilities serve nearby streets, and small green spaces break up the street grid. The feel is shaped by everyday urban life rather than large visitor attractions.

The reservoir is the neighbourhood’s focal point: originally built to feed the canal network, it retains a continuous footpath around the water that people use for walking and jogging, and a boathouse that hosts small rowing outfits. Community events and informal gatherings often centre on that shore. Public transport links run toward the city centre, while quieter back streets connect to neighbouring districts. For anyone exploring Birmingham’s near-west suburbs, Rotton Park offers a straightforward example of a canalside residential quarter with a working reservoir at its heart.