Area Report
Last updated 04 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the more comfortable corners of Lichfield: a school rated Good 1.1 miles away, roughly 2 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 B74 3BE.
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?
0Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 6 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 9 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: Hill West Primary School (Good) — 1.1 mi
Is it safe?
2crimes 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.
- 2 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 2)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
1GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 1 hospital, 3 dentists within 1.5 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 7 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 2 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
5green spaces
- 68.7 ha total
- largest park 64.5 ha (0.09 mi away)
Nearest: Little Ashton Recreation Ground — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
10shops & libraries
- 9 supermarkets within 2 mi
- The Co-operative Group, Tesco, Sainsburys, Midcounties Co-operative…
- nearest 0.8 mi
- library 2.0 mi
Nearest: Co-op Clarence Road Sutton Coldfield — 0.8 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near B74 3BE.
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 3BE
B74 3BE scores 91/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and schools — right beside a nature reserve. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, B74 3BE is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England — IMD decile 10/10, ranked 30,342 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 3/10).
There are 9 schools within the typical catchment area, including 6 rated Good. The nearest school is Little Aston Primary Academy (Ofsted: Requires Improvement), within a short walk.
There were 2 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a very low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is available, with 1 hospital and 3 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest hospital is SPIRE LITTLE ASTON HOSPITAL, 0.6 mi away.
