Dines Green
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Dines Green is a suburb of Worcester
in England
, and lies in the St John ward
in the west of the city . Initially developed as council housing
, the estate now consists of a mix of council and privately owned homes: 49% of households were renting from the council or another landlord as of the 2001 Census
.
; these homes were updated in the 1980s with the concrete being stripped away and replaced with brick. The blocks of flats that were built using pre cast concrete were demolished (also in the 1980s) and new “apartments” built in their place.
The original residents of Dines Green were working class
families at the lower end of the social scale. Employment amongst the residents was high though and centred upon mostly unskilled positions and qualified tradesman. The 2001 census found little change: 42% of adults had no qualifications, but unemployment was close to the city average.
When Dines Green was built a small play area for children was provided, but it was lost together with other small grassed areas during the 1980s restoration of the estate.
parade. Following ofsted
reports, the school was placed in special measures in 1997 and 2002, however the school was later reassessed in 2006 as being good.
have traditionally operated the majority of bus services in Worcester, including the Dines Green estate. Red Diamond
are due to start operations in competition with First from 1 September 2009, including a new night bus service on the estate. First used to operate a night service to Dines Green in 2002.
is a professional footballer who was born in Dines Green. He is currently playing at Premier League side Aston Villa
, but has also played on loan at Lincoln City
in Coca-Cola League Two
.
Worcester
The City of Worcester, commonly known as Worcester, , is a city and county town of Worcestershire in the West Midlands of England. Worcester is situated some southwest of Birmingham and north of Gloucester, and has an approximate population of 94,000 people. The River Severn runs through the...
in England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
, and lies in the St John ward
Wards of the United Kingdom
A ward in the United Kingdom is an electoral district at sub-national level represented by one or more councillors. It is the primary unit of British administrative and electoral geography .-England:...
in the west of the city . Initially developed as council housing
Council house
A council house, otherwise known as a local authority house, is a form of public or social housing. The term is used primarily in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. Council houses were built and operated by local councils to supply uncrowded, well-built homes on secure tenancies at...
, the estate now consists of a mix of council and privately owned homes: 49% of households were renting from the council or another landlord as of the 2001 Census
United Kingdom Census 2001
A nationwide census, known as Census 2001, was conducted in the United Kingdom on Sunday, 29 April 2001. This was the 20th UK Census and recorded a resident population of 58,789,194....
.
History
Formerly farming land, Dines Green was built in the late 1950s by the building contractor Spicers and consisted of a mix of semi-detached homes and large blocks of flats. Worcester City Council at the time wanted uniformity in the front gardens of houses on the estate, turfing over any deviations from this uniformity. The vast majority of the semi detached homes were built using precast concretePrecast concrete
By producing precast concrete in a controlled environment , the precast concrete is afforded the opportunity to properly cure and be closely monitored by plant employees. Utilizing a Precast Concrete system offers many potential advantages over site casting of concrete...
; these homes were updated in the 1980s with the concrete being stripped away and replaced with brick. The blocks of flats that were built using pre cast concrete were demolished (also in the 1980s) and new “apartments” built in their place.
The original residents of Dines Green were working class
Working class
Working class is a term used in the social sciences and in ordinary conversation to describe those employed in lower tier jobs , often extending to those in unemployment or otherwise possessing below-average incomes...
families at the lower end of the social scale. Employment amongst the residents was high though and centred upon mostly unskilled positions and qualified tradesman. The 2001 census found little change: 42% of adults had no qualifications, but unemployment was close to the city average.
When Dines Green was built a small play area for children was provided, but it was lost together with other small grassed areas during the 1980s restoration of the estate.
2007 Worcestershire Flooding
During the widespread flooding throughout 2007 in Worcestershire, the Dines Green area was hit by water running off the nearby fields and flooding peoples homes. As a result of the flooding, many of the telephone cables in the area were affected, resulting in residents receiving the wrong calls. Flooding was also reported in the area in June 1955.Amenities
There are a number of shops in Dines Green including a post office. The local church, St Michaels Anglican Church was constructed with much of the estate surrounding it in the early 1960s.Education
Dines Green Primary School is located on the estate, catering for 169 pupils. Every year the school holds a traditional May DayMay Day
May Day on May 1 is an ancient northern hemisphere spring festival and usually a public holiday; it is also a traditional spring holiday in many cultures....
parade. Following ofsted
Ofsted
The Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills is the non-ministerial government department of Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Schools In England ....
reports, the school was placed in special measures in 1997 and 2002, however the school was later reassessed in 2006 as being good.
Transport
FirstFirst Midland Red
First Midland Red is a bus company operating in Herefordshire and Worcestershire in the English Midlands. The company was formed in 1981, and until 1999 was known as Midland Red West...
have traditionally operated the majority of bus services in Worcester, including the Dines Green estate. Red Diamond
Diamond Bus
Diamond is a bus operator in the West Midlands, formed in 1986 as The Birmingham Coach Company.-Birmingham Coach Company:The company was created in 1986 as the Birmingham Coach Company operating a single route, 16, in competition with West Midlands Travel....
are due to start operations in competition with First from 1 September 2009, including a new night bus service on the estate. First used to operate a night service to Dines Green in 2002.
| Number | From | To | Via | Operator | Notes |
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| 30 | Dines Green | Worcester | First First Midland Red First Midland Red is a bus company operating in Herefordshire and Worcestershire in the English Midlands. The company was formed in 1981, and until 1999 was known as Midland Red West... Red Diamond Diamond Bus Diamond is a bus operator in the West Midlands, formed in 1986 as The Birmingham Coach Company.-Birmingham Coach Company:The company was created in 1986 as the Birmingham Coach Company operating a single route, 16, in competition with West Midlands Travel.... (from 1 September 2009) |
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| N30 | Dines Green | Worcester | Red Diamond Diamond Bus Diamond is a bus operator in the West Midlands, formed in 1986 as The Birmingham Coach Company.-Birmingham Coach Company:The company was created in 1986 as the Birmingham Coach Company operating a single route, 16, in competition with West Midlands Travel.... (from 1 September 2009) |
Night bus. |
Expansion
As part of the South Worcestershire Joint Core Strategy plan, Dines Green has been earmarked to receive 3,500 extra homes. The construction will include primary and secondary schools, alongside extra shops and leisure facilities. A £100 million northern link road was planned to link the area to Barbourne, however in 2008 this plan was cancelled due to fears of increased commuting.Sport
Nathan BakerNathan Baker (footballer)
Nathan Luke Baker is an English professional footballer who is contracted to Premier League side Aston Villa as a central defender or left back...
is a professional footballer who was born in Dines Green. He is currently playing at Premier League side Aston Villa
Aston Villa F.C.
Aston Villa Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Witton, Birmingham. The club was founded in 1874 and have played at their current home ground, Villa Park, since 1897. Aston Villa were founder members of The Football League in 1888. They were also founder...
, but has also played on loan at Lincoln City
Lincoln City F.C.
Lincoln City Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Lincoln, Lincolnshire. The club are currently members of the Conference National in 2011–12 following relegation from the Football League....
in Coca-Cola League Two
Football League Two
Football League Two is the third-highest division of The Football League and fourth-highest division overall in the English football league system....
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