Area Report
Last updated 01 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Birmingham: a school rated Good 0.3 miles away, Gravelly Hill Rail Station 0.3 miles off, putting roughly 13 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 B23 7JX.
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?
13Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 56 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 78 schools in total
- IMD education decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: SS Mary & John Catholic Primary School (Good) — 0.3 mi
Is it safe?
83crimes 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.
- 83 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 67.2)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
31GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 30 GP, 1 hospital, 5 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: AQP ANTICOAG STOCKLAND GREEN — 0.4 mi
Can I get to work?
Gravelly Hill Rail Station0.3 mi
26 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.06 mi
NestReach: ≈ 13 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.
- 39.8 ha total
- largest park 24.7 ha (0.42 mi away)
Nearest: Hunton Hill Allotments — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
26shops & libraries
- 22 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Tesco, Central England Co-operative, Asda, Iceland…
- nearest 0.5 mi
- library 1.5 mi
Nearest: Tesco Erdington Six Ways Express — 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 B23 7JX.
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 B23.
Average sold price by property type across the B23 district, 2021–2026.
About B23 7JX
B23 7JX scores 62/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in transport and healthcare — with Gravelly Hill Rail Station 0.3 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, B23 7JX is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 1,900 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 78 schools within the typical catchment area, including 5 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 51 rated Good. The nearest school is SS Mary & John Catholic Primary School (Ofsted: Good), 0.3 mi away.
There were 83 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a high level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 30 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 5 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is AQP ANTICOAG STOCKLAND GREEN, 0.4 mi away. The nearest hospital is NORTHCROFT HOSPITAL, 0.3 mi away. A pharmacy is within a short walk.
