Aston

area within the city of Birmingham, England, UK

Aston is an inner city area of Birmingham.

Aston

Church of SS Peter & Paul, Aston
Aston is located in West Midlands county
Aston
Aston
Location within the West Midlands
Population22,636 (2011. Ward)[1]
• Density10,833-mile² (4,185 km2)
OS grid referenceSP072889
Metropolitan borough
Metropolitan county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townBIRMINGHAM
Postcode districtB6
Dialling code0121
PoliceWest Midlands
FireWest Midlands
AmbulanceWest Midlands
UK Parliament
  • Birmingham Ladywood
List of places
UK
England
West Midlands
52°30′N 1°53′W / 52.50°N 1.88°W / 52.50; -1.88

History

Aston was first mentioned in the Domesday Book in 1086.[2] It was originally governed by its own council until it part of Birmingham in 1911.[3]

Old buildings such as the Barton Arms and Aston Hippodrome became well known.[source?]

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