Area Report
Last updated 30 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Manchester: a school rated Good 0.1 miles away, roughly 14 km² reachable 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 M12 4JH.
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?
20Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 49 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 78 schools in total
- IMD education decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Stanley Grove Primary Academy (Good) — 0.1 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?
31GP & 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.
- 30 GP, 1 hospital, 16 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: AILSA CRAIG MEDICAL CENTRE — 0.2 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 32 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 14 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
10green spaces
- IMD environment decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 9.1 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Religious Grounds (0.26 ha) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
52shops & libraries
- 43 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Asda, Lidl, Farmfoods, Aldi…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.1 mi
Nearest: Asda Longsight Superstore — 0.1 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 M12 4JH.
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 M12.
Average sold price by property type across the M12 district, 2021–2026.
About M12 4JH
M12 4JH scores 65/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Asda Longsight Superstore within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, M12 4JH is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 3,239 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 78 schools within the typical catchment area, including 10 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 39 rated Good. The nearest school is Stanley Grove Primary Academy (Ofsted: Good), 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 30 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 16 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is AILSA CRAIG MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.2 mi away. The nearest hospital is ST MARY'S HOSPITAL, 1.0 mi away. A pharmacy is within a short walk.
