Notable People
- Tom Clarke, lead singer of UK indie band The Enemy used to live on Wasperton Close in the village.
- Sir (Edwin) Cooper Perry Vice Chancellor, University of London (1917-1919)
- Roger Taylor drummer of Duran Duran, used to live in Hawthorne Road where he taught himself to play drums Trevor Francis used to live a few doors away when Roger was a child. Roger formed his first band with school mates whilst at Park Hall.
- Ted Richards OBE Solihull MBC Councillor and former leader of the Council, lives in Castle Bromwich. Conservative.
- Tushar Makwana radio DJ, lived and was murdered on Wasperton Close in Castle Bromwich.
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