Area Report
Last updated 27 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the more comfortable corners of Birmingham: a school rated Good within a short walk, roughly 7 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and recorded crime among the lowest in England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around B72 1BS.
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?
7Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 33 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 46 schools in total
- IMD education decile 10/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 10 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Penns Primary School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
4crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 10/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 10 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 4 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 2.5)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
16GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 16 GP, 7 dentists, pharmacy 0.5 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: AQP ANTICOAG HAWTHORNS SURGERY — 0.6 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 23 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 7 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
5green spaces
- IMD environment decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 50.7 ha total
- largest park 45 ha (0.14 mi away)
Nearest: Playing Field (1.6 ha) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
27shops & libraries
- 23 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Marks and Spencer, Central England Co-operative, Sainsburys, Tesco…
- nearest 0.5 mi
- library 0.8 mi
Nearest: M&S Penns Lane BP — 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 B72 1BS.
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 B72.
Average sold price by property type across the B72 district, 2021–2026.
About B72 1BS
B72 1BS scores 92/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and green space — with Penns Primary School within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, B72 1BS is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England — IMD decile 9/10, ranked 29,456 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 moderate (IMD housing decile 6/10).
There are 46 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 32 rated Good. The nearest school is Penns Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 4 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a very low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 16 GP surgeries and 7 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is AQP ANTICOAG HAWTHORNS SURGERY, 0.6 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.5 mi away.
