Before World War II there was a cinema at the top of Rosemary Road, on the site much later occupied by Barts Motors, later converted into a bungalow and hair salon.

[5] Cheslyn Hay became part of an investigation into the unsolved murder in 1993 of Kuwaiti businessman Adnan al Sane, when his battered severed head was found there having been thrown into the playing field of the then High School.

The victim, whose body was found in Manchester, had no connection with this area and despite his successful identification, the murderers were never traced.

Cheslyn Hay Parish Council has councillors representing the wards of Littlewood, Pinfold and South.

An additional modern building on the opposite side of Pinfold Lane was used for school meals and a gym.

Landywood station provides services south to Birmingham New Street and north to Rugeley Trent Valley.

Select Bus operates school services 67S and 71A that run during term time to Cheslyn Hay Academy.