Area Report
Last updated 24 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Birmingham: a school rated Outstanding within a short walk, roughly 16 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 B6 6JN.
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?
21Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 51 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 87 schools in total
- IMD education decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Mansfield Green E-ACT Academy (Outstanding) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
42crimes 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.
- 42 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 32.4)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
31GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 30 GP, 1 hospital, 14 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: PES @ GALLERY OPTICIANS BCWB CCG — 0.4 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 38 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 16 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
24green spaces
- IMD environment decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 34.7 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Park (1.4 ha) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
43shops & libraries
- 37 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Farmfoods, Aldi, Tesco, Morrisons…
- nearest 0.5 mi
- library 0.1 mi
Nearest: Farmfoods Aston Birmingham — 0.5 mi
In Birmingham, 71% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (90% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 92% got their first preference (99% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Birmingham, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near B6 6JN.
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 B6.
Average sold price by property type across the B6 district, 2021–2026.
About B6 6JN
B6 6JN scores 65/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in transport and local amenities — with 38 bus stops within walking distance. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, B6 6JN 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 87 schools within the typical catchment area, including 8 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 43 rated Good. The nearest school is Mansfield Green E-ACT Academy (Ofsted: Outstanding), within a short walk.
There were 42 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating an elevated level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 30 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 14 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is PES @ GALLERY OPTICIANS BCWB CCG, 0.4 mi away. The nearest hospital is BIRMINGHAM CHILDRENS HOSPITAL, 1.4 mi away. A pharmacy is within a short walk.
