About B31 4BS
B31 4BS scores 44/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Morrisons Daily Fairfax West Heath about 4 minutes' walk away. The main trade-off is its safety score. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, B31 4BS is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 633 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 41 schools within the typical catchment area, including 3 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 27 rated Good. The nearest school is Turves Green Boys' School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 20 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 27 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 9 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is COFTON MEDICAL CENTRE, about 8 minutes' walk away. The nearest hospital is WEST HEATH HOSPITAL, 0.8 mi away. A pharmacy is about 9 minutes' walk away.
The nearest rail stations are Longbridge Rail Station (Train, about 8 minutes' walk away). There are also 37 bus stops within walking distance.
The location is in Flood Zone 1 (low risk — less than a 1 in 1,000 annual chance of river or sea flooding).
There are 12 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 10.1 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is Longbridge Baptist Church, within a short walk.
There are 17 supermarkets in the wider area, including Morrisons, Tesco, Sainsburys, Marks and Spencer and others. The nearest is Morrisons Daily Fairfax West Heath, about 4 minutes' walk away. A public library is 1.2 mi away.
Sources: DfE/Ofsted, UK Police API, NHS ODS, NaPTAN, Environment Agency, Ordnance Survey, Natural England, DEFRA, Geolytix and Arts Council England. For an interactive map view, explore B31 4BS on NestScope.