Area Report
Last updated 04 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A well-off pocket of Birmingham: a school rated Good 0.3 miles away, Four Oaks Rail Station 0.5 miles off, putting roughly 16 km² 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 B74 2XH.
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?
4Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 8 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 14 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: The Arthur Terry School (Good) — 0.3 mi
Is it safe?
19crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 19 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 7.8)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
5GP & 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.
- 5 GP, 7 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: AQP ANTICOAG LEY HILL SURGERY — 0.3 mi
Can I get to work?
Four Oaks Rail Station0.5 mi
34 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.03 mi
NestReach: ≈ 16 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
7green spaces
- 5.9 ha total
- largest park 2.5 ha (0.15 mi away)
Nearest: Ley Hill Recreation Ground — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
16shops & libraries
- 14 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Marks and Spencer, Cook, Aldi, Sainsburys…
- nearest 0.0 mi
- library 0.1 mi
Nearest: M&S Mere Green Foodhall — 0.0 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 B74 2XH.
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 B74.
Average sold price by property type across the B74 district, 2021–2026.
About B74 2XH
B74 2XH scores 87/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and schools — with M&S Mere Green Foodhall within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, B74 2XH is a well-off neighbourhood — IMD decile 8/10, ranked 23,012 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 14 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 6 rated Good. The nearest school is Mere Green Primary School, 0.2 mi away.
There were 19 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 5 GP surgeries and 7 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is AQP ANTICOAG LEY HILL SURGERY, 0.3 mi away. A pharmacy is within a short walk.
