Area Report
Last updated 01 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A well-off pocket of Birmingham: a school rated Good 0.5 miles away and roughly 24 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 8TL.
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
- 41 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 58 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: King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls (Good) — 0.5 mi
Is it safe?
6crimes last month
- 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.
- 6 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 5)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
16GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 16 GP, 14 dentists, pharmacy 0.7 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: BEARWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE — 0.7 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 33 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 24 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
7green spaces
- IMD environment decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 14.7 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Lightwoods Park — 0.3 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
31shops & libraries
- 25 supermarkets within 2 mi
- The Co-operative Group, Central England Co-operative, Iceland, Aldi…
- nearest 0.5 mi
- library 0.7 mi
Nearest: Co-op Hagley Road — 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 B17 8TL.
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 8TL
B17 8TL scores 83/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and transport — with Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School 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 8TL is a well-off neighbourhood — IMD decile 7/10, ranked 20,854 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 3/10).
There are 58 schools within the typical catchment area, including 5 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 36 rated Good. The nearest school is Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School (Ofsted: Requires Improvement), within a short walk.
There were 6 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 16 GP surgeries and 14 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is BEARWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.7 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.7 mi away.
