There are three primary schools, Kingshurst, St. Anthonys and Yorkswood, a library and a small shopping area. The Anglican church is dedicated to St Barnabas and is situated off Church Close, the Catholic church is dedicated to St Anthony, the Methodist Church situated in Gilson Way and there is an evangelical church, Kingshurst Evangelical Church (KEC Church) situated on Cooks Lane corner with Forth Drive, which is much involved within Kingshurst Community. The nearest secondary schools are Smith's Wood Academy, across the Chester Road in Smith's Wood, the CTC Kingshurst Academy, and John Henry Newman Catholic College which are off Cooks Lane. There is a small local park off Gilson Way/Marston Drive next to a main shopping area. The children's play area is the main facility with the freedom to play outdoor games and activities.