About B44 0HF
B44 0HF scores 48/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and healthcare — with Aldi Kingstanding Birmingham about 6 minutes' walk away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, B44 0HF is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 2/10, ranked 3,461 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 1/10).
There are 64 schools within the typical catchment area, including 3 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 43 rated Good. The nearest school is E-ACT North Birmingham Academy (Ofsted: Requires Improvement), within a short walk.
There were 13 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 18 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 7 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is COLLEGE ROAD SURGERY, about 5 minutes' walk away. The nearest hospital is NORTHCROFT HOSPITAL, 1.2 mi away. A pharmacy is about 5 minutes' walk away.
There are no train or Tube stations near B44 0HF. Bus services provide the main public transport, with 28 bus stops in the immediate area.
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 11 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 97.1 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is Wyrley Birch Allotments, about 2 minutes' walk away.
There are 29 supermarkets in the wider area, including Aldi, Heron, Tesco, Central England Co-operative and others. The nearest is Aldi Kingstanding Birmingham, about 6 minutes' walk away. A public library is about 3 minutes' walk 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 B44 0HF on NestScope.