Area Report
Last updated 28 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Birmingham: a school rated Good within a short walk and Adderley Park Rail Station 0.3 miles off, putting roughly 14 km² 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 B8 3SF.
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?
24Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 66 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 96 schools in total
- IMD education decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: The Rosary Catholic Primary School (Good) — 0.0 mi
Is it safe?
40crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 40 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 29.9)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
45GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 43 GP, 2 hospitals, 14 dentists, pharmacy 0.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: WWH URGENT CARE CENTRE — 0.1 mi
Can I get to work?
Adderley Park Rail Station0.3 mi
24 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.03 mi
NestReach: ≈ 14 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
13green spaces
- IMD environment decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 18.2 ha total
- largest park 11.5 ha (0.13 mi away)
Nearest: Playground (600 m²) — 0.0 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
33shops & libraries
- 30 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Lidl, Asda, Morrisons, Iceland…
- nearest 0.4 mi
- library 0.9 mi
Nearest: Lidl Bordesley Birmingham — 0.4 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 B8 3SF.
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 B8.
Average sold price by property type across the B8 district, 2021–2026.
About B8 3SF
B8 3SF scores 67/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in transport and green space — with Adderley Park Rail Station 0.3 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, B8 3SF is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 2/10, ranked 3,490 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 96 schools within the typical catchment area, including 10 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 56 rated Good. The nearest school is The Rosary Catholic Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 40 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating an elevated level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 43 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 14 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is WWH URGENT CARE CENTRE, 0.1 mi away. The nearest hospital is HEARTLANDS HOSPITAL, 1.1 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.3 mi away.
