Area Report
Last updated 31 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Birmingham: a school rated Outstanding within a short walk and roughly 17 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 9DW.
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?
16Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 47 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 103 schools in total
- IMD education decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Lift Percy Shurmer (Outstanding) — 0.0 mi
Is it safe?
63crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 63 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 51.8)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
59GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 53 GP, 6 hospitals, 24 dentists, pharmacy 0.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: B.D.I.P.WAND — 0.2 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 35 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 17 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
11green spaces
- IMD environment decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 17.8 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Sports Facility (700 m²) — 0.2 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
60shops & libraries
- 54 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Budgens, The Co-operative Group, Lidl, Morrisons…
- nearest 0.5 mi
- library 0.5 mi
Nearest: Budgens - Sherlock Street — 0.5 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 9DW.
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 9DW
B12 9DW scores 63/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in transport and local amenities — with 35 bus stops within walking distance. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, B12 9DW is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 1,488 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 1/10).
There are 103 schools within the typical catchment area, including 7 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 40 rated Good. The nearest school is Lift Percy Shurmer (Ofsted: Outstanding), within a short walk.
There were 63 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating an elevated level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 53 GP surgeries, 6 hospitals and 24 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is B.D.I.P.WAND, 0.2 mi away. The nearest hospital is PRIORY HOSPITAL, 1.1 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.3 mi away.
