The area takes its name from Summerfield House, owned by members of the Chance family, local industrialists.

[1] Neighbouring areas are Cape Hill, Edgbaston, Ladywood, Rotton Park and Winson Green.

Musicians appearing included bands led by Chris Barber, Humphrey Lyttleton and Monty Sunshine.

[7] Summerfield forms part of North Edgbaston ward for elections to Birmingham city council.

Opposite Summerfield Park on Dudley Road stands the grade II* listed former board school built in 1878 and designed by Martin & Chamberlain in their 'house' style.