About B7 5HB
B7 5HB scores 43/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and healthcare — with Costco Birmingham 0.9 mi 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, B7 5HB is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 1,612 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 103 schools within the typical catchment area, including 11 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 57 rated Good. The nearest school is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 28 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 42 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 12 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is NECHELLS PHARMACY, about 6 minutes' walk away. The nearest hospital is BIRMINGHAM CHILDRENS HOSPITAL, 1.2 mi away. A pharmacy is about 5 minutes' walk away.
There are no train or Tube stations near B7 5HB. Bus services provide the main public transport, with 38 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 53 dB Lden).
There are 10 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 10.9 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is Bloomsbury Evangelical Free Church, about 3 minutes' walk away.
There are 37 supermarkets in the wider area, including Costco, Asda, The Co-operative Group, Tesco and others. The nearest is Costco Birmingham, 0.9 mi away. A public library is about 5 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 B7 5HB on NestScope.