Community Highlights – Rubery

Rubery is a well-connected village straddling the Worcestershire-Birmingham border, offering suburban convenience and green space. Its name, derived from the Old English ‘rowberry’, reflects its proximity to the scenic Lickey Hills, a popular local beauty spot.

With a population of around 16,000, Rubery has a variety of amenities, from local shops and schools to entertainment facilities and business parks. Many residents commute to nearby Birmingham for work, though the regeneration of Longbridge has brought new employment and housing opportunities closer to home.
The village is split by the A38, with residential areas to the north—including Waseley—and a busy high street (New Road) to the south, home to local shops and services. To the east, Great Park offers modern housing alongside leisure attractions, making it a sought-after area for young families. Longbridge continues to grow as a key neighbourhood with new housing, business parks, and retail developments, including the largest Marks & Spencer in the Midlands.

With excellent transport links, access to green spaces, and ongoing investment, Rubery is a thriving community that offers suburban living with the benefit of having a major city nearby.