Area Report
Last updated 28 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of Sandwell: a school rated Outstanding 0.2 miles away and roughly 21 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around B67 5BQ.
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?
9Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 42 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 64 schools in total
- IMD education decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: St Gregory's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding) — 0.2 mi
Is it safe?
48crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 48 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 22.3)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
24GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 24 GP, 20 dentists, pharmacy 0.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: BEARWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE — 0.4 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 48 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 21 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
8green 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.
- 43.5 ha total
- largest park 24.8 ha (0.46 mi away)
Nearest: Lightwoods Park — 0.2 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
32shops & libraries
- 24 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Iceland, Aldi, Tesco, Heron…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.6 mi
Nearest: Iceland Bearwood — 0.1 mi
In Sandwell, 79% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (91% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 94% got their first preference (98% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Sandwell, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near B67 5BQ.
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 B67.
Average sold price by property type across the B67 district, 2021–2026.
About B67 5BQ
B67 5BQ scores 80/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and local amenities — with St Gregory's Catholic Primary School 0.2 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, B67 5BQ is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 6/10, ranked 16,905 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 64 schools within the typical catchment area, including 6 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 36 rated Good. The nearest school is St Gregory's Catholic Primary School (Ofsted: Outstanding), 0.2 mi away.
There were 48 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating an elevated level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 24 GP surgeries and 20 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is BEARWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.4 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.3 mi away.
