About B15 2GE
B15 2GE scores 57/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Tesco Bath Row Birmingham Express about 4 minutes' walk away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, B15 2GE is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 3/10, ranked 7,607 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 100 schools within the typical catchment area, including 8 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 34 rated Good. The nearest school is James Brindley School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 35 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 47 GP surgeries, 6 hospitals and 23 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is ATTWOOD GREEN HEALTH UNIT, about 4 minutes' walk away. The nearest hospital is PRIORY HOSPITAL, 1.1 mi away. A pharmacy is about 4 minutes' walk away.
The nearest rail stations are Five Ways Rail Station (Train, about 6 minutes' walk away), Five Ways (West Midlands Metro) (Tube/Metro, about 10 minutes' walk away). There are also 39 bus stops within walking distance.
The location is in Flood Zone 1 (low risk — less than a 1 in 1,000 annual chance of river or sea flooding). road traffic noise is low (about 54 dB Lden).
There are 14 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 5.4 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is Sunset Park, within a short walk.
There are 61 supermarkets in the wider area, including Tesco, The Co-operative Group, Morrisons, Budgens and others. The nearest is Tesco Bath Row Birmingham Express, about 4 minutes' walk away. A public library is about 13 minutes' walk away.
Sources: DfE/Ofsted, UK Police API, NHS ODS, NaPTAN, Environment Agency, Ordnance Survey, Natural England, DEFRA, Geolytix and Arts Council England. For an interactive map view, explore B15 2GE on NestScope.