FOCUS ON: WILNECOTE

Ever thought about moving to Wilnecote? Here is a quick low down on this popular village.

Wilnecote, previously called Willowencote (and known locally as 'Win-cut'), is an old mining, lime-burning and brick making area centred on an ancient village on Watling Street and borders Hockley, Dosthill, Two Gates, Belgrave and Stonydelph. It has several public houses including "The Red Lion", "The Globe Inn", "The Centurion" and "The Queen's Head.” The district is served by Wilnecote railway station with trains running to Birmingham and Nottingham. Wilnecote's Holy Trinity Church, sits on the highest point of the village. There are three schools located here, Heathfields Infants, Wilnecote Junior and Wilnecote High School. These schools collectively cater for children aged 4-18 year of age. The SATS results for Wilnecote Junior School Year 6 pupils are as below:

 

Eligible pupils

Level 4 English

Level 4 Maths

Level 4 English and Maths

Level 4 Science

55

73%

73%

67%

76%

 

The GCSE results of Wilnecote High school are as below:

Eligible Pupils

5+ A*-C Grades

5+ A*-G Grades

1034

43%

100%

The two main doctor surgeries that serve Wilnecote are Wilnecote Health Centre, situated on Smithy Lane, and Parson Street Surgery, found on Parson Street, with the local pharmacy located opposite. Although Wilnecote does not have its own dentist, nearby ones include Stonydelph Dental Practice situated on Ellerbeck, and Dosthill Valley Dental Practice, found off Cadogan Road in Dosthill. There are rumours that one is on its way however.

There are several takeaways located in and around Wilnecote as well as a few small local convenience stores, hairdressers, barbers and salons. Morrison’s Supermarket and the Co-op can be found in the Wilnecote area too. In addition, the Co-op houses a large post office.

If you fancy a drink, there are a few good local pubs too. As our owner lives in Wilnecote, I'm sure he can give you a breakdown!!

The houses that can be found here, range from 1 bedroomed flats, all the way up to large detached properties, and prices can vary from around as little as £80,000 right up to a handful of properties that will fetch £500,000+.

The crime level for the Wilnecote and Trinity area which includes the neighbouring village of Dosthill, are considered as LOW.



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