How did the road get its name?

Manorside is so-called because it is adjacent to Badsey Manor House and was once part of the Manor House grounds when they were more extensive.

How did the road get its name?

Manor Close is so-called because of its proximity to Badsey Manor House.

How did the road get its name?

Horsebridge Avenue is so named because of its proximity to the nearby bridge over Badsey Brook, known as Horse Bridge, indicating its original usage.

How did the road get its name?

Hither Green is named after the old field name of Hither Green Ground.

How did the road get its name?

How did the road get its name?

Fields Close is so-called because of its proximity to the area known as Badsey Fields.

How did the road get its name?

Fothersway Close is named after the old road name for Brewers Lane, from which access is gained. Originally it was going to be called St James’ Mead, and the sale catalogue was produced with that title, but it was then decided that it might be confused with the nearby St James Close so the name was changed to Fothersway Close.

How did the road get its name?

Church End so called because it is a cul-de-sac situated to the south-east of St James’ Church.

When did housing development begin?

Church End is a small development of four detached bungalows built in the 1990s on land which used to belong to the house called The Firs (present-day Number 27 High Street). 

Numbering system

The numbers are 1-4.