About B20 2RW
B20 2RW scores 42/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and healthcare — with M&S Perry Barr Outlet 0.8 mi away. The main trade-off is its safety score. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, B20 2RW is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 2,004 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 2/10).
There are 77 schools within the typical catchment area, including 7 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 37 rated Good. The nearest school is St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 31 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 21 GP surgeries and 21 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is THE SLIEVE SURGERY, about 10 minutes' walk away. A pharmacy is about 10 minutes' walk away.
There are no train or Tube stations near B20 2RW. Bus services provide the main public transport, with 25 bus stops in the immediate area.
The location is in Flood Zone 1 (low risk — less than a 1 in 1,000 annual chance of river or sea flooding). road traffic noise is moderate (about 58 dB Lden), and rail noise is low (about 41 dB Lden).
There are 10 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 38.2 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is St Mary's Church, within a short walk.
There are 25 supermarkets in the wider area, including Marks and Spencer, Tesco, Iceland, Heron and others. The nearest is M&S Perry Barr Outlet, 0.8 mi away. A public library is 0.8 mi away.
Sources: DfE/Ofsted, UK Police API, NHS ODS, NaPTAN, Environment Agency, Ordnance Survey, Natural England, DEFRA, Geolytix and Arts Council England. For an interactive map view, explore B20 2RW on NestScope.