Area Report
Last updated 30 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Birmingham: a school rated Outstanding 0.1 miles away, Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro) 0.5 miles off, putting roughly 18 km² within half an hour by public transport and more recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around B21 9AR.
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?
17Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 56 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 95 schools in total
- IMD education decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth (Outstanding) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
60crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 60 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 51.6)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
38GP & 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.
- 36 GP, 2 hospitals, 21 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: MODALITY COMMUNITY SERVICES — 0.1 mi
Can I get to work?
Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro)0.5 mi
33 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.04 mi
NestReach: ≈ 18 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
16green 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.
- 13.5 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: St Michael's Church — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
47shops & libraries
- 42 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Iceland, Lidl, Farmfoods, Tesco…
- nearest 0.5 mi
- library 0.3 mi
Nearest: Iceland Handsworth — 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 B21 9AR.
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 B21.
Average sold price by property type across the B21 district, 2021–2026.
About B21 9AR
B21 9AR scores 62/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in transport and local amenities — with Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro) 0.5 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, B21 9AR is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 828 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 95 schools within the typical catchment area, including 9 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 47 rated Good. The nearest school is King Edward VI Handsworth School, within a short walk.
There were 60 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating an elevated level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 36 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 21 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is MODALITY COMMUNITY SERVICES, 0.1 mi away. The nearest hospital is CITY HOSPITAL, 1.1 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.1 mi away.
