About B6 6DJ
B6 6DJ scores 46/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and healthcare — with Tesco Aston Lane Superstore about 13 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 6DJ is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 827 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 91 schools within the typical catchment area, including 9 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 47 rated Good. The nearest school is King Edward VI Aston School (Ofsted: Outstanding), within a short walk.
Healthcare access is good, with 29 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 14 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is AL-SHAFA MEDICAL CENTRE, about 6 minutes' walk away. The nearest hospital is BIRMINGHAM CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, 1.4 mi away. A pharmacy is about 6 minutes' walk away.
There are no train or Tube stations near B6 6DJ. Bus services provide the main public transport, with 36 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 17 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 37.2 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is Playground (300 m²), within a short walk.
There are 35 supermarkets in the wider area, including Tesco, Farmfoods, Aldi, Morrisons and others. The nearest is Tesco Aston Lane Superstore, about 13 minutes' walk away. A public library is about 7 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 6DJ on NestScope.