Area Report
Last updated 30 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A well-off pocket of Bromsgrove: a school rated Good 0.3 miles away, roughly 6 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and less recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around B45 9EJ.
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?
3Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 12 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 15 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: Beaconside Primary and Nursery School (Good) — 0.3 mi
Is it safe?
5crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 5 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 3.3)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
3GP & 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.
- 3 GP, 6 dentists, pharmacy 0.6 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: LEACH HEATH MEDICAL CENTRE — 0.6 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 11 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 6 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
5green spaces
- IMD environment decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- beside Country Park (6.2 ha total
- no proper park nearby)
Nearest: Rubery Community and Leisure Centre — 0.2 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
10shops & libraries
- 8 supermarkets within 2 mi
- The Co-operative Group, Farmfoods, Tesco, Morrisons…
- nearest 0.6 mi
- library 0.3 mi
Nearest: Co-op Rubery — 0.6 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near B45 9EJ.
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 B45.
Average sold price by property type across the B45 district, 2021–2026.
About B45 9EJ
B45 9EJ scores 81/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in safety and schools — with only 5 crimes reported on the surrounding streets last month. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, B45 9EJ is a well-off neighbourhood — IMD decile 7/10, ranked 19,886 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 moderate (IMD housing decile 7/10).
There are 15 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 11 rated Good. The nearest school is Waseley Hills High School, within a short walk.
There were 5 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a very low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 3 GP surgeries and 6 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is LEACH HEATH MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.6 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.6 mi away.
