Area Report
Last updated 29 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A well-off pocket of Solihull: a school rated Good within a short walk and roughly 24 km² reachable 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 B36 0BX.
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?
10Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 29 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 45 schools in total
- IMD education decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Castle Bromwich Infant and Nursery School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
32crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 32 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 22.9)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
16GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 16 GP, 7 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: AQP SLH THE CASTLE — 0.4 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 27 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 24 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
7green spaces
- IMD environment decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 6.7 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Church of St Clement's of Alexandria — 0.0 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
25shops & libraries
- 18 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Tesco, Farmfoods, Aldi, Morrisons…
- nearest 0.0 mi
- library 0.1 mi
Nearest: Tesco Castle Bromwich Green Ln Express — 0.0 mi
In Solihull, 76% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (91% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 91% got their first preference (98% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Solihull, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near B36 0BX.
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 B36.
Average sold price by property type across the B36 district, 2021–2026.
About B36 0BX
B36 0BX scores 82/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Tesco Castle Bromwich Green Ln Express within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, B36 0BX is a well-off neighbourhood — IMD decile 8/10, ranked 26,034 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 low (IMD housing decile 10/10).
There are 45 schools within the typical catchment area, including 6 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 23 rated Good. The nearest school is Castle Bromwich Infant and Nursery School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 32 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 16 GP surgeries and 7 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is AQP SLH THE CASTLE, 0.4 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.1 mi away.
