Area Report
Last updated 25 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Birmingham: a school rated Good within a short walk and Adderley Park Rail Station 0.2 miles off, putting roughly 18 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 B9 4US.
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?
25Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 64 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 98 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: Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form (Good) — 0.0 mi
Is it safe?
24crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 24 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 22.8)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
46GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 44 GP, 2 hospitals, 14 dentists, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: BORDESLEY GREEN SURGERY — 0.4 mi
Can I get to work?
Adderley Park Rail Station0.2 mi
26 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.06 mi
NestReach: ≈ 18 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.
- 11.1 ha total
- largest park 4.8 ha (0.38 mi away)
Nearest: Playground (300 m²) — 0.2 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
41shops & libraries
- 38 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Lidl, Asda, Morrisons, Iceland…
- nearest 0.3 mi
- library 0.7 mi
Nearest: Lidl Bordesley Birmingham — 0.3 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 B9 4US.
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 B9.
Average sold price by property type across the B9 district, 2021–2026.
About B9 4US
B9 4US scores 64/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Lidl Bordesley Birmingham 0.3 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, B9 4US is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 1,760 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 1/10).
There are 98 schools within the typical catchment area, including 10 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 54 rated Good. The nearest school is Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 24 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 44 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 14 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is BORDESLEY GREEN SURGERY, 0.4 mi away. The nearest hospital is HEARTLANDS HOSPITAL, 1.2 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
