Area Report
Last updated 01 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Manchester: a school rated Good 0.4 miles away, Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station 0.4 miles off, putting roughly 18 km² within half an hour by public transport and more recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around M1 2AH.
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?
6Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 44 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 79 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: St Anne's RC Primary School (Good) — 0.4 mi
Is it safe?
0crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- no crimes in 0.25 mi last month
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
48GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 44 GP, 4 hospitals, 21 dentists, pharmacy 0.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: ARDWICK MEDICAL PRACTICE — 0.4 mi
Can I get to work?
Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station0.4 mi
Ardwick Rail Station0.5 mi
Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink)0.3 mi
New Islington (Manchester Metrolink)0.3 mi
43 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.07 mi
NestReach: ≈ 18 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
12green spaces
- IMD environment decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 18.6 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Playground (0.15 ha) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
92shops & libraries
- 85 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Sainsburys, Marks and Spencer, The Co-operative Group, Morrisons…
- nearest 0.3 mi
- library 0.9 mi
Nearest: Sainsburys Manchester Islington Wharf Local — 0.3 mi
In Manchester, 76% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (92% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 96% 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 Manchester, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near M1 2AH.
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 M1.
Average sold price by property type across the M1 district, 2021–2026.
About M1 2AH
M1 2AH scores 76/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in transport and schools — with Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station 0.4 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, M1 2AH is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 3/10, ranked 9,306 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 79 schools within the typical catchment area, including 7 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 37 rated Good. The nearest school is Sol Christian Academy, 0.1 mi away.
No crimes were reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, consistent with a very low local crime profile.
Healthcare access is good, with 44 GP surgeries, 4 hospitals and 21 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is ARDWICK MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.4 mi away. The nearest hospital is UNIVERSITY DENTAL HOSPITAL OF MANCHESTER, 0.9 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.3 mi away.
