Area Report
Last updated 29 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Manchester: a school rated Good 0.3 miles away, roughly 10 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 M14 6HS.
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?
8Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 59 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 85 schools in total
- IMD education decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme (Good) — 0.3 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?
36GP & 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.
- 33 GP, 3 hospitals, 26 dentists, pharmacy 0.4 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: BODEY MEDICAL CENTRE — 0.2 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 37 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 10 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
18green 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.
- 47.9 ha total
- largest park 34.3 ha (0.26 mi away)
Nearest: Platt Fields Park — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
52shops & libraries
- 44 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Asda, Sainsburys, Morrisons, Aldi…
- nearest 0.3 mi
- library 0.7 mi
Nearest: Asda Wilbraham Express Petrol — 0.3 mi
Getting a school placeIn 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 M14 6HS.
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 M14.
Average sold price by property type across the M14 district, 2021–2026.
About M14 6HS
M14 6HS scores 75/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and schools — with Asda Wilbraham Express Petrol 0.3 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, M14 6HS is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 4/10, ranked 11,452 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 4/10).
There are 85 schools within the typical catchment area, including 15 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 44 rated Good. The nearest school is Manchester High School for Girls, within a short walk.
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 33 GP surgeries, 3 hospitals and 26 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is BODEY MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.2 mi away. The nearest hospital is ST MARY'S HOSPITAL, 1.0 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.4 mi away.