Ansty

Ansty is a village and civil parish in the Wyre Forest District of Worcestershire, England. It is located approximately two miles north of the town of Bromsgrove and five miles south of Kidderminster. The village lies close to the River Salwarpe.

Historically, Ansty was part of the Bromsgrove Rural District. The parish church, St. John the Baptist, is a Grade II listed building with parts dating back to the 12th century. The village retains a rural character with a mix of residential properties, some older farmsteads, and modern housing developments.

The local economy is primarily based on agriculture, although many residents commute to nearby towns for employment. Ansty has a small community hall and a village pub. Educational facilities for younger children are typically found in nearby larger settlements. The surrounding countryside offers opportunities for walking and other outdoor pursuits.

Ansty's location provides convenient access to the M5 motorway, facilitating travel to Birmingham, Worcester, and other major West Midlands centers. The village is served by local bus routes connecting it to Bromsgrove and other surrounding villages. Ansty remains a relatively quiet residential community within the broader Worcestershire landscape.