Mile Oak, Staffordshire
| Mile Oak | |
|---|---|
 The former Watling Street passing through Mile Oak | |
  Mile Oak Location within Staffordshire | |
| OS grid reference | SK183024 |
| Civil parish | |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | TAMWORTH |
| Postcode district | B78 |
| Police | Staffordshire |
| Fire | Staffordshire |
| Ambulance | West Midlands |
| UK Parliament | |
Mile Oak is a large village[1] in the Lichfield District in Staffordshire, England. It is close to the village of Bonehill and town of Fazeley, where it forms part of the civil parish of Fazeley.[2] The village is separated from the town of Tamworth by the Fazeley-Two Gates-Wilnecote Bypass of the A5 road. The historic Watling Street passes through the centre of the village, now commonly known as the "B5045" (Watling Street).
History
Mile Oak is likely to have been a township of the town of Fazeley.[3][4] The village is located along the historic Watling Street.
Mile Oak Rovers
From 1958 until 2010, Mile Oak was home of the Mile Oak Rovers & Youth F.C. who were based at Price Avenue.[5] However, the club folded in 2010 and the football club site has since been reused for a community centre, dance school and an academy.[6]
Saint Barnabas Church
Located on Manor Road, is Saint Barnabas Church. It is the local parish church of the village.[7] It was built in 1963 and forms part of the "Peels Parishes", alongside St Mary, St Giles & All Saints Church in Canwell, St Peter's Church in Drayton Bassett and St Paul's Church in Fazeley.
The parishes have named their group after Sir Robert Peel.[8]
Sutton Road Milepost
Located on Sutton Road/A453 road is a milepost in Mile Oak. It was likely built in the early 20th century and is made of cast iron. It was given Grade II listed status by Historic England in October 1987.[9]
Amenities
Mile Oak main village centre is centred around Watling Street. It includes:
*Mile Oak Fish Bar – A fish and chip shop.[10]
*Nisa Local – A convenience shop.[11]
*Mercedes-Benz of Tamworth – A car dealership that sells Mercedes-Benz.[12]
*Little Oaks Pre School and Longwood Primary School – A mixed use educational hub of both a preschool and primary school off Allton Avenue.[13]
*Sir Robert Peel Community Hospital – A community hospital.[14]
There has also been ongoing housing developments around Mile Oak, including new proposed ones.[15]
Transport
Mile Oak is served by a regular bus service, operated by Arriva named "Sapphire" (Route 110).[16] The nearest railway station is Wilnecote in nearby Wilnecote.
References
- ^ "Mile Oak, Staffordshire (Village)". gazetteer.org.uk. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
- ^ "Mile Oak photos, maps, books, memories – Francis Frith". www.francisfrith.com. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
- ^ GENUKI. "Genuki: Fazeley, Staffordshire". www.genuki.org.uk. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
- ^ "Mile Oak in Staffordshire". www.landscapebritain.co.uk. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
- ^ "Mile Oak Rovers | Tamworth & District Sunday Football League". fulltime.thefa.com. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
- ^ "Staffordshire Connects | Mile Oak Community Centre & Village Hall". www.staffordshireconnects.info. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
- ^ Website, Peel Parishes. "Peel Parishes Website". Peel Parishes Website. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
- ^ Website, Peel Parishes. "Peel Parishes Website". Peel Parishes Website. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
- ^ "MILEPOST AT NGR 1820 0234, Fazeley – 1038791 | Historic England". historicengland.org.uk. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
- ^ "Mile Oak Fishbar | Fish and Chips Takeaway in Mile Oak | Order Food Online". mileoakfishbar.co.uk. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
- ^ "Local Convenience Store Nisa Local, 543 Watling St, Tamworth". www.nisalocally.co.uk. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
- ^ "LSH Auto Mercedes-Benz Dealership in Birmingham and Manchester". www.lshauto.co.uk. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
- ^ "Longwood Primary:". www.longwood.staffs.sch.uk. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
- ^ NHS, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton. "About Sir Robert Peel Community Hospital". University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
- ^ Newbould, Daniel (5 December 2019). "Plan for 800 new homes sparks fury among residents". Birmingham Live. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
- ^ "Mile Oak, Staffs – Bus Times". bustimes.org. Retrieved 3 August 2025.