Area Report
Last updated 30 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Manchester: a school rated Good within a short walk, Burton Road (Manchester Metrolink) 0.5 miles off, putting roughly 16 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 M20 3BJ.
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?
13Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 46 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 67 schools in total
- IMD education decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Bridgelea Pupil Referral Unit (Good) — 0.0 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?
34GP & 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.
- 31 GP, 3 hospitals, 19 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: LADYBARN GROUP PRACTICE — 0.1 mi
Can I get to work?
Burton Road (Manchester Metrolink)0.5 mi
41 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.05 mi
NestReach: ≈ 16 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
6green 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.
- 3.4 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: St Paul's Church — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
46shops & libraries
- 38 supermarkets within 2 mi
- The Co-operative Group, Sainsburys, Morrisons, Marks and Spencer…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.2 mi
Nearest: Co-op Withington - Copson Street — 0.1 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 M20 3BJ.
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 M20.
Average sold price by property type across the M20 district, 2021–2026.
About M20 3BJ
M20 3BJ scores 76/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and local amenities — with Bridgelea Pupil Referral Unit within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, M20 3BJ is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 4/10, ranked 11,580 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 moderate (IMD housing decile 5/10).
There are 67 schools within the typical catchment area, including 10 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 36 rated Good. The nearest school is Bridgelea Pupil Referral Unit (Ofsted: Good), 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 31 GP surgeries, 3 hospitals and 19 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is LADYBARN GROUP PRACTICE, within a short walk. The nearest hospital is OPTEGRA MANCHESTER HOSPITAL, 0.8 mi away. A pharmacy is within a short walk.
