Area Report
Last updated 24 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A well-off pocket of Birmingham: a school rated Outstanding 0.6 miles away, University Rail Station 0.5 miles off, putting roughly 18 km² within half an hour by public transport and less recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around B15 2UB.
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?
5Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 44 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 80 schools in total
- IMD education decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Selly Oak Nursery School (Outstanding) — 0.6 mi
Is it safe?
12crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 12 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 8.5)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
59GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 47 GP, 12 hospitals, 15 dentists, pharmacy 0.4 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: BIRMINGHAM DENTAL HOSPITAL — 0.4 mi
Can I get to work?
University Rail Station0.5 mi
18 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.08 mi
NestReach: ≈ 18 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
9green spaces
- IMD environment decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 77.9 ha total
- largest park 57.7 ha (0.33 mi away)
Nearest: Winterbourne House and Gardens — 0.2 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
52shops & libraries
- 47 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Tesco, Sainsburys, Asda, Spar…
- nearest 0.4 mi
- library 0.9 mi
Nearest: Tesco Selly Oak Bristol Rd Esso Express — 0.4 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 B15 2UB.
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 B15.
Average sold price by property type across the B15 district, 2021–2026.
About B15 2UB
B15 2UB scores 88/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in transport and schools — with University Rail Station 0.5 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, B15 2UB is a well-off neighbourhood — IMD decile 7/10, ranked 21,795 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 80 schools within the typical catchment area, including 9 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 35 rated Good. The nearest school is King Edward VI High School for Girls, within a short walk.
There were 12 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 47 GP surgeries, 12 hospitals and 15 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is BIRMINGHAM DENTAL HOSPITAL, 0.4 mi away. The nearest hospital is BIRMINGHAM DENTAL HOSPITAL, 0.5 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.4 mi away.
