The Aston area of Birmingham has a population of approximately 27,000 residents and is situated north east of Birmingham City Centre.

There are two secondary schools in Aston:

• Aston Manor School and
• King Edward VI Aston.

There are also seven primary schools:

• Aston Tower Community Primary School
• Birchfield Community School
• Lozells Junior & Infant & Nursery School
• Manor Park Primary School
• Mansfield Green Community School
• Prince Albert Junior and Infant School and
• Yew Tree Community School

Places of interest include:

• Aston Expressway
• Aston Hall
• Aston University
• Aston Villa Football Club
• Aston United Football Club
• Aston FM
• HP Sauce
• Spaghetti Junction
• King Edward VI Aston
• Former Norton motorcycle factory
• Church of SS Peter & Paul

Famous people who have lived in Aston include the author Arthur Conan Doyle, who worked in the area for a short period. John Benjamin Stone, a politician and prolific photographer, was born in Aston and took over his father's glass manufacturing business in the area upon his death.
Various musicians have lived in Aston with Ozzy Osbourne of Black Sabbath being one of the most famous of these. Bandmate Tony Iommi was also born in the area. Albert Ketèlbey, composer, conductor and pianist, was born in Aston on August 9, 1875. R&B singer Jamelia lived for a short period in Aston.