Area Report
Last updated 25 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of Birmingham: a school rated Outstanding within a short walk and Selly Oak Rail Station 0.2 miles off, putting roughly 24 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 B29 6BP.
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?
9Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 42 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 71 schools in total
- IMD education decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Selly Oak Nursery School (Outstanding) — 0.0 mi
Is it safe?
115crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 115 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 73.1)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
36GP & 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.
- 25 GP, 11 hospitals, 10 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: ACORNS CHILDRENS HOSPICE BIRMINGHAM — 0.3 mi
Can I get to work?
Selly Oak Rail Station0.2 mi
31 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.09 mi
NestReach: ≈ 24 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
11green 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.
- 19.4 ha total
- largest park 8 ha (0.14 mi away)
Nearest: Playing Field (0.84 ha) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
44shops & libraries
- 39 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Aldi, Tesco, Sainsburys, Iceland…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.3 mi
Nearest: Aldi Selly Oak Birmingham — 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 B29 6BP.
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 B29.
Average sold price by property type across the B29 district, 2021–2026.
About B29 6BP
B29 6BP scores 79/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in transport and local amenities — with Selly Oak 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, B29 6BP is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 5/10, ranked 14,213 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 71 schools within the typical catchment area, including 7 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 35 rated Good. The nearest school is Selly Oak Nursery School (Ofsted: Outstanding), within a short walk.
There were 115 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a high level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 25 GP surgeries, 11 hospitals and 10 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is ACORNS CHILDRENS HOSPICE BIRMINGHAM, 0.3 mi away. The nearest hospital is SELLY OAK HOSPITAL, 0.5 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.1 mi away.
