Area Report
Last updated 27 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Manchester: a school rated Outstanding 0.1 miles away, Belle Vue Rail Station 0.4 miles off, putting roughly 14 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 M12 4JU.
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
- 53 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 81 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: Co-op Academy Belle Vue (Outstanding) — 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?
26GP & 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.
- 25 GP, 1 hospital, 13 dentists, pharmacy 0.5 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: GORTON MEDICAL CENTRE — 0.6 mi
Can I get to work?
Belle Vue Rail Station0.4 mi
43 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.11 mi
NestReach: ≈ 14 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
8green 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.
- 17.5 ha total
- largest park 7 ha (0.37 mi away)
Nearest: Belle Vue Leisure Centre — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
38shops & libraries
- 32 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Aldi, Asda, Lidl, Farmfoods…
- nearest 0.5 mi
- library 0.5 mi
Nearest: Aldi Gorton Manchester — 0.5 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 4JU.
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 4JU
M12 4JU scores 66/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Aldi Gorton Manchester 0.5 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, M12 4JU 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 81 schools within the typical catchment area, including 10 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 43 rated Good. The nearest school is Co-op Academy Belle Vue (Ofsted: Outstanding), 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 25 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 13 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is GORTON MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.6 mi away. The nearest hospital is ST MARY'S HOSPITAL, 1.4 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.5 mi away.
