Area Report
Last updated 03 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of Solihull: a school rated Good 0.3 miles away and roughly 13 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 0LB.
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?
12Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 32 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 48 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 Junior School (Good) — 0.3 mi
Is it safe?
26crimes 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.
- 26 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 16)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
21GP & 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.
- 21 GP, 12 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: AQP SLH THE CASTLE — 0.1 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 33 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?
10green spaces
- IMD environment decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 4.7 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Allotments (0.51 ha) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
28shops & libraries
- 20 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Aldi, Morrisons, Farmfoods, Tesco…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.4 mi
Nearest: Aldi Castle Bromwich Birmingham — 0.1 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 0LB.
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 0LB
B36 0LB scores 76/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and healthcare — with Aldi Castle Bromwich Birmingham 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 0LB is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 6/10, ranked 19,490 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 48 schools within the typical catchment area, including 6 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 26 rated Good. The nearest school is Castle Bromwich Junior School (Ofsted: Good), 0.3 mi away.
There were 26 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 21 GP surgeries and 12 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is AQP SLH THE CASTLE, 0.1 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.1 mi away.
