One of its principal features will be a regular line of trees at approximately 10 metre intervals around the entire perimeter. To the south, and acting as a transition between the village and countryside beyond Brags Farm Lane, will be a sizeable area of parkland. Existing trees and hedgerows will be retained, with all new planting adding to the natural and informal ambiance of the area. The countryside surrounding Dickens Heath is part of the ancient Arden landscape. This rural area is characterised by small field patterns with species rich, old hedgerows interspersed by mature oak trees.
Roads are narrow with sunken green lanes.
The Stratford upon-Avon canal, which links Solihull with Warwickshire, flows around the edge of the village and is popular with canal boaters. Herons, kingfishers and ducks can be seen along this wildlife corridor, also home to bats, foxes and badgers. Several woodlands are found in the area, including remnants of the ancient Forest of Arden, dating from 1600 or earlier. These provide homes for a diverse range of wildlife and rare plants including bluebells, wood anemones and wood sorrel. Within the village itself, remain some important hedgerows and trees.