About B6 6EE
B6 6EE scores 48/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and healthcare — with Tesco Aston Lane Superstore about 11 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 6EE is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 1,902 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 2/10).
There are 86 schools within the typical catchment area, including 8 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 43 rated Good. The nearest school is Titan St Georges Academy (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 29 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 30 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 14 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is AQP ANTICOAG ASTON HEALTH CENTRE, about 6 minutes' walk away. The nearest hospital is BIRMINGHAM CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, 1.4 mi away. A pharmacy is within a short walk.
There are no train or Tube stations near B6 6EE. Bus services provide the main public transport, with 33 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). road traffic noise is low (about 54 dB Lden).
There are 21 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 36.5 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is Park (1.4 ha), about 3 minutes' walk away.
There are 35 supermarkets in the wider area, including Tesco, Farmfoods, Aldi, Iceland and others. The nearest is Tesco Aston Lane Superstore, about 11 minutes' walk away. A public library is within a short walk.
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 6EE on NestScope.