Area Report
Last updated 30 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Manchester: a school rated Good 0.1 miles away and roughly 9 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 8LD.
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
- 45 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 73 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: St Margaret's CofE Primary School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
0crimes 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.
- no crimes in 0.25 mi last month
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
17GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 15 GP, 2 hospitals, 16 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: KPS MANLEY PHARMACY — 0.1 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 32 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 9 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
12green spaces
- IMD environment decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 10.5 ha total
- largest park 5 ha (0.40 mi away)
Nearest: Sports Facility (5.0 ha) — 0.2 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
67shops & libraries
- 58 supermarkets within 2 mi
- The Co-operative Group, Tesco, Morrisons, Aldi…
- nearest 0.3 mi
- library 0.8 mi
Nearest: Co-op Whalley Range — 0.3 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 8LD.
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 8LD
M16 8LD scores 72/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and schools — with Co-op Whalley Range 0.3 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, M16 8LD is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 3/10, ranked 6,827 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 73 schools within the typical catchment area, including 8 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 37 rated Good. The nearest school is St Margaret's CofE Primary School (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 15 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 16 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is KPS MANLEY PHARMACY, 0.1 mi away. The nearest hospital is BRIDGEWATER HOSPITAL, 1.0 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.1 mi away.
