Area Report
Last updated 31 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Birmingham: a school rated Good 0.2 miles away and Lea Hall Rail Station 0.2 miles off, putting roughly 14 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 B33 9QU.
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?
11Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 45 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 62 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: Hallmoor School (Good) — 0.2 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: 34.9)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
16GP & 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.
- 16 GP, 10 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: MIRFIELD SURGERY — 0.1 mi
Can I get to work?
Lea Hall Rail Station0.2 mi
37 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.07 mi
NestReach: ≈ 14 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
8green 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.
- 11.4 ha total
- largest park 7.4 ha (0.11 mi away)
Nearest: Playing Field (1.4 ha) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
36shops & libraries
- 29 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Lidl, Asda, Central England Co-operative, Tesco…
- nearest 0.4 mi
- library 0.7 mi
Nearest: Lidl Stetchford Birmingham — 0.4 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 B33 9QU.
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 B33.
Average sold price by property type across the B33 district, 2021–2026.
About B33 9QU
B33 9QU scores 62/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Lidl Stetchford Birmingham 0.4 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, B33 9QU is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 1,066 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 62 schools within the typical catchment area, including 5 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 40 rated Good. The nearest school is Kitts Green Academy (Ofsted: Inadequate), 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 16 GP surgeries and 10 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is MIRFIELD SURGERY, within a short walk. A pharmacy is 0.1 mi away.
