Area Report
Last updated 01 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of Solihull: a school rated Good within a short walk and Marston Green Rail Station 0.2 miles off, putting roughly 23 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 B37 7AA.
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?
5Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 25 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 37 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: Marston Green Infant Academy (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
24crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 24 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 10.3)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
21GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 18 GP, 3 hospitals, 4 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: BROOKLANDS — 0.5 mi
Can I get to work?
Marston Green Rail Station0.2 mi
15 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.10 mi
NestReach: ≈ 23 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
6green spaces
- IMD environment decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- beside Country Park (1.3 ha total
- no proper park nearby)
Nearest: Allotments (0.33 ha) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
23shops & libraries
- 19 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Asda, Heron, Central England Co-operative, Iceland…
- library 0.2 mi
Nearest: Asda Chelmsley Wood Superstore — 1.0 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 B37 7AA.
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 B37.
Average sold price by property type across the B37 district, 2021–2026.
About B37 7AA
B37 7AA scores 79/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in transport and healthcare — with Marston Green Rail Station 0.2 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, B37 7AA is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 6/10, ranked 18,184 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 9/10).
There are 37 schools within the typical catchment area, including 3 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 22 rated Good. The nearest school is Marston Green Infant Academy (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 24 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 18 GP surgeries, 3 hospitals and 4 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is BROOKLANDS, 0.5 mi away. The nearest hospital is BROOKLANDS HOSPITAL, 0.5 mi away. A pharmacy is within a short walk.
