Area Report
Last updated 31 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Manchester: a school rated Outstanding 0.3 miles away, roughly 15 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 M16 7JP.
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?
16Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 49 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 77 schools in total
- IMD education decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School (Outstanding) — 0.3 mi
Is it safe?
0crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 2 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?
25GP & 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.
- 21 GP, 4 hospitals, 14 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: THE WHITSWOOD PRACTICE — 0.3 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 46 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 15 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
25green 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.
- 33.6 ha total
- largest park 24.1 ha (0.32 mi away)
Nearest: Playground (300 m²) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
105shops & libraries
- 95 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Asda, Farmfoods, Tesco, The Co-operative Group…
- nearest 0.4 mi
- library 0.3 mi
Nearest: Asda Hulme Superstore — 0.4 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 M16 7JP.
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 M16.
Average sold price by property type across the M16 district, 2021–2026.
About M16 7JP
M16 7JP scores 66/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and green space — with Asda Hulme Superstore 0.4 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, M16 7JP is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 1,308 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 3/10).
There are 77 schools within the typical catchment area, including 8 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 41 rated Good. The nearest school is St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School (Ofsted: Outstanding), 0.3 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 21 GP surgeries, 4 hospitals and 14 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is THE WHITSWOOD PRACTICE, 0.3 mi away. The nearest hospital is BRIDGEWATER HOSPITAL, 0.3 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.1 mi away.
