About B6 5BE
B6 5BE scores 48/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and healthcare — with Farmfoods Aston Birmingham about 9 minutes' walk away. The main trade-off is its schools score. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, B6 5BE is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 2,153 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 96 schools within the typical catchment area, including 10 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 49 rated Good. The nearest school is Aston Tower Community Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 43 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a elevated level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 37 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 14 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is NEWMEDICA BIRMINGHAM, about 6 minutes' walk away. The nearest hospital is BIRMINGHAM CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, 1.1 mi away. A pharmacy is about 9 minutes' walk away.
There are no train or Tube stations near B6 5BE. Bus services provide the main public transport, with 35 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 16 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 34 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is South Aston Church, within a short walk.
There are 40 supermarkets in the wider area, including Farmfoods, Aldi, Morrisons, Asda and others. The nearest is Farmfoods Aston Birmingham, about 9 minutes' walk away. A public library is about 9 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 B6 5BE on NestScope.