Area Report
Last updated 26 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Manchester: a school rated Good within a short walk and roughly 12 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around M16 8GW.
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?
11Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 50 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 78 schools in total
- IMD education decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Whalley Range 11-18 High School (Good) — 0.0 mi
Is it safe?
1crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 1 crime in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 1)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
39GP & 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.
- 35 GP, 4 hospitals, 24 dentists, pharmacy 0.5 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: KPS MANLEY PHARMACY — 0.6 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 38 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 12 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
9green spaces
- IMD environment decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 49.7 ha total
- largest park 43.3 ha (0.35 mi away)
Nearest: Range Stadium — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
53shops & libraries
- 45 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Aldi, The Co-operative Group, Asda, Morrisons…
- nearest 0.5 mi
- library 0.4 mi
Nearest: Aldi Moss Side 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 M16 8GW.
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 8GW
M16 8GW scores 74/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and local amenities — with Whalley Range 11-18 High School within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, M16 8GW is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 3/10, ranked 8,502 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 78 schools within the typical catchment area, including 10 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 40 rated Good. The nearest school is Whalley Range 11-18 High School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There was 1 crime reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a very low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 35 GP surgeries, 4 hospitals and 24 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is KPS MANLEY PHARMACY, 0.6 mi away. The nearest hospital is OPTEGRA MANCHESTER HOSPITAL, 0.9 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.5 mi away.
