Area Report
Last updated 24 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Birmingham: a school rated Good within a short walk and Bournville Rail Station 0.2 miles off, putting roughly 31 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 B30 2JL.
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
- 46 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 66 schools in total
- IMD education decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Stirchley Primary School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
43crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 43 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 22.3)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
32GP & 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.
- 30 GP, 2 hospitals, 13 dentists, pharmacy 0.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: RIVER BROOK MEDICAL CENTRE — 0.3 mi
Can I get to work?
Bournville Rail Station0.2 mi
28 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.05 mi
NestReach: ≈ 31 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
14green 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.
- 25.2 ha total
- largest park 9.9 ha (0.31 mi away)
Nearest: Religious Grounds (0.31 ha) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
37shops & libraries
- 32 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Aldi, Farmfoods, Morrisons, Tesco…
- nearest 0.2 mi
- library 0.2 mi
Nearest: Aldi 1326 Pershore Road, Stirchley — 0.2 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 B30 2JL.
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 B30.
Average sold price by property type across the B30 district, 2021–2026.
About B30 2JL
B30 2JL scores 73/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Aldi 1326 Pershore Road, Stirchley 0.2 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, B30 2JL is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 3/10, ranked 9,315 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 moderate (IMD housing decile 5/10).
There are 66 schools within the typical catchment area, including 8 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 38 rated Good. The nearest school is Stirchley Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 43 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating an elevated level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 30 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 13 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is RIVER BROOK MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.3 mi away. The nearest hospital is SELLY OAK HOSPITAL, 0.8 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.3 mi away.
