Area Report
Last updated 25 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Birmingham: a school rated Good 0.5 miles away and Birmingham New Street Rail Station 0.2 miles off, putting roughly 50 km² 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 B2 2SS.
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
- 52 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 113 schools in total
- IMD education decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Nelson Primary School (Good) — 0.5 mi
Is it safe?
213crimes 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.
- 213 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 157)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
49GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 47 GP, 2 hospitals, 22 dentists, pharmacy 0.4 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: HALCYON MEDICAL — 0.3 mi
Can I get to work?
Birmingham New Street Rail Station0.2 mi
Birmingham Snow Hill Rail Station0.3 mi
Birmingham Moor Street Rail Station0.5 mi
Town Hall (West Midlands Metro)0.1 mi
Grand Central (West Midlands Metro)0.2 mi
Centenary Square (West Midlands Metro)0.3 mi
81 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.02 mi
NestReach: ≈ 50 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
5green spaces
- IMD environment decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 3.6 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Birmingham Cathedral — 0.2 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
56shops & libraries
- 49 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Budgens, Tesco, Sainsburys, The Co-operative Group…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.2 mi
Nearest: Budgens Paradise View — 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 B2 2SS.
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 B2.
Average sold price by property type across the B2 district, 2021–2026.
About B2 2SS
B2 2SS scores 73/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in transport and local amenities — with Birmingham New Street Rail Station 0.2 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, B2 2SS is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 3/10, ranked 9,525 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 113 schools within the typical catchment area, including 14 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 38 rated Good. The nearest school is University College Birmingham, 0.1 mi away.
There were 213 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a high level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 47 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 22 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is HALCYON MEDICAL, 0.3 mi away. The nearest hospital is BIRMINGHAM CHILDRENS HOSPITAL, 0.5 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.4 mi away.
