About B62 9DR
B62 9DR scores 72/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and healthcare — with Farmfoods Halesowen about 8 minutes' walk away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, B62 9DR is a well-off neighbourhood — IMD decile 7/10, ranked 22,927 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 low (IMD housing decile 10/10).
There are 51 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 34 rated Good. The nearest school is Halesbury School (Ofsted: Requires Improvement), within a short walk.
There were 8 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 17 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 13 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is FELDON LANE PRACTICE, within a short walk. The nearest hospital is ROWLEY REGIS HOSPITAL, 1.4 mi away. A pharmacy is about 8 minutes' walk away.
There are no train or Tube stations near B62 9DR. Bus services provide the main public transport, with 34 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 47 dB Lden).
There are 9 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 23.3 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is Hurst Green Methodist Church, about 5 minutes' walk away.
There are 31 supermarkets in the wider area, including Farmfoods, Sainsburys, Lidl, Asda and others. The nearest is Farmfoods Halesowen, about 8 minutes' walk away. A public library is about 2 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 B62 9DR on NestScope.