Area Report
Last updated 29 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Birmingham: a school rated Outstanding within a short walk and roughly 10 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 B16 9SL.
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?
10Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 32 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 76 schools in total
- IMD education decile 10/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 10 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: St Paul's School for Girls (Outstanding) — 0.0 mi
Is it safe?
26crimes 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.
- 26 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 15.8)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
56GP & 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.
- 52 GP, 4 hospitals, 30 dentists, pharmacy 0.4 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: ROTTON PARK MEDICAL CENTRE — 0.5 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 27 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 10 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
6green 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.
- beside nature reserve (6 ha total
- largest park 4.4 ha (0.39 mi away))
Nearest: Park (4.4 ha) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
55shops & libraries
- 48 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Tesco, Spar, Lidl, Morrisons…
- nearest 0.2 mi
- library 1.1 mi
Nearest: Tesco Hagley Road East Express — 0.2 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 B16 9SL.
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 B16.
Average sold price by property type across the B16 district, 2021–2026.
About B16 9SL
B16 9SL scores 71/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and local amenities — with St Paul's School for Girls within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, B16 9SL is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 3/10, ranked 8,238 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 76 schools within the typical catchment area, including 7 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 25 rated Good. The nearest school is St Paul's School for Girls (Ofsted: Outstanding), within a short walk.
There were 26 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 52 GP surgeries, 4 hospitals and 30 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is ROTTON PARK MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.5 mi away. The nearest hospital is CITY HOSPITAL, 0.8 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.4 mi away.
