Area Report
Last updated 02 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A well-off pocket of Birmingham: a school rated Good 0.1 miles away and roughly 14 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 B17 0HR.
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?
4Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 37 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 72 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: Harborne Academy (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
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- 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.
- live count unavailable
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Can I see a GP?
45GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 35 GP, 10 hospitals, 20 dentists, pharmacy 0.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: ANTICOAG SERVICE HARBOURNE — 0.3 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 22 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 14 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
14green 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.
- 27.9 ha total
- largest park 6.6 ha (0.44 mi away)
Nearest: Sports Facility (0.20 ha) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
45shops & libraries
- 39 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Marks and Spencer, Iceland, Sainsburys, Waitrose…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.5 mi
Nearest: M&S Harborne SF — 0.1 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 B17 0HR.
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 B17.
Average sold price by property type across the B17 district, 2021–2026.
About B17 0HR
B17 0HR scores 85/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and local amenities — with The Blue Coat School Birmingham within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, B17 0HR is a well-off neighbourhood — IMD decile 7/10, ranked 21,218 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 72 schools within the typical catchment area, including 8 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 29 rated Good. The nearest school is The Blue Coat School Birmingham, within a short walk.
Healthcare access is good, with 35 GP surgeries, 10 hospitals and 20 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is ANTICOAG SERVICE HARBOURNE, 0.3 mi away. The nearest hospital is THE EDGBASTON HOSPITAL, 0.4 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.3 mi away.
