Area Report
Last updated 02 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Birmingham: a school rated Good 0.1 miles away and Northfield Rail Station 0.3 miles off, putting roughly 17 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 B31 2LX.
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
- 44 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 59 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: St Laurence Church Infant School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
29crimes 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.
- 29 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 26.7)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
35GP & 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.
- 33 GP, 2 hospitals, 7 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: AQP ANTICOAG SOUTH DOC — 0.3 mi
Can I get to work?
Northfield Rail Station0.3 mi
38 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.02 mi
NestReach: ≈ 17 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
12green spaces
- IMD environment decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 23.5 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Church of St Laurence — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
23shops & libraries
- 20 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Iceland, Aldi, Central England Co-operative, Sainsburys…
- nearest 0.3 mi
- library 0.1 mi
Nearest: Iceland Northfield — 0.3 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 2LX.
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 2LX
B31 2LX scores 74/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and schools — with Iceland Northfield 0.3 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, B31 2LX is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 4/10, ranked 10,743 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 59 schools within the typical catchment area, including 3 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 41 rated Good. The nearest school is St Laurence Church Infant School (Ofsted: Good), 0.1 mi away.
There were 29 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 33 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 7 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is AQP ANTICOAG SOUTH DOC, 0.3 mi away. The nearest hospital is ROYAL ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL, 0.5 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.1 mi away.
