Area Report
Last updated 30 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Birmingham: a school rated Good within a short walk and roughly 13 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around B12 8NX.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
19Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 53 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 94 schools in total
- IMD education decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Clifton Primary School (Good) — 0.0 mi
Is it safe?
55crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 55 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 49.2)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
43GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 41 GP, 2 hospitals, 22 dentists, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: STRENSHAM ROAD SURGERY — 0.2 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 29 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 13 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
16green spaces
- IMD environment decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 9.3 ha total
- largest park 2.9 ha (0.27 mi away)
Nearest: Park (1.6 ha) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
52shops & libraries
- 48 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Aldi, Lidl, The Co-operative Group, Marks and Spencer…
- nearest 0.3 mi
- library 0.4 mi
Nearest: Aldi Sparkbrook Birmingham — 0.3 mi
In Birmingham, 71% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (90% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 92% got their first preference (99% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Birmingham, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near B12 8NX.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in B12.
Average sold price by property type across the B12 district, 2021–2026.
About B12 8NX
B12 8NX scores 63/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Aldi Sparkbrook Birmingham 0.3 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, B12 8NX is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 678 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is high (IMD housing decile 2/10).
There are 94 schools within the typical catchment area, including 8 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 45 rated Good. The nearest school is Clifton Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 55 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating an elevated level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 41 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 22 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is STRENSHAM ROAD SURGERY, 0.2 mi away. The nearest hospital is FORMER WOMENS HOSPITAL, 0.6 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
