Area Report
Last updated 26 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Birmingham: a school rated Good within a short walk, roughly 13 km² reachable 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 B31 1BS.
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?
15Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 41 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 53 schools in total
- IMD education decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Woodcock Hill Primary School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
18crimes 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.
- 18 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 16)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
15GP & 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.
- 14 GP, 1 hospital, 4 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: ANTICOAG SERVICE GR PHARMACY — 0.1 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 36 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 13 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 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 48.3 ha total
- largest park 39.2 ha (0.37 mi away)
Nearest: Playground (600 m²) — 0.2 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
20shops & libraries
- 15 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Heron, Asda, Budgens, Iceland…
- nearest 0.6 mi
- library 0.7 mi
Nearest: Heron Weoley Castle Birmingham — 0.6 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 B31 1BS.
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 B31.
Average sold price by property type across the B31 district, 2021–2026.
About B31 1BS
B31 1BS scores 61/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and local amenities — right beside a Country Park. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, B31 1BS is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 683 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 53 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 39 rated Good. The nearest school is Woodcock Hill Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 18 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 14 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 4 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is ANTICOAG SERVICE GR PHARMACY, 0.1 mi away. The nearest hospital is ROYAL ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL, 1.2 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.1 mi away.
