Area Report
Last updated 26 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Bury: a school rated Good within a short walk and Heaton Park (Manchester Metrolink) within a short walk, putting roughly 13 km² 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 M25 1HA.
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
- 32 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 67 schools in total
- IMD education decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: St Hilda's Church of England Primary School (Good) — 0.0 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?
13GP & 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.
- 12 GP, 1 hospital, 8 dentists, pharmacy 0.5 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: WHITTAKER LANE MED CENTRE — 0.1 mi
Can I get to work?
Heaton Park (Manchester Metrolink)0.1 mi
Heaton Park (Manchester Metrolink)0.1 mi
31 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.04 mi
NestReach: ≈ 13 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
11green spaces
- IMD environment decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 15.5 ha total
- largest park 9.2 ha (0.42 mi away)
Nearest: Heaton Park Congregational Church — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
27shops & libraries
- 23 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Aldi, Tesco, Morrisons, Farmfoods…
- nearest 0.6 mi
- library 0.7 mi
Nearest: Aldi Prestwich Manchester — 0.6 mi
In Bury, 84% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (94% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 94% 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 Bury, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near M25 1HA.
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 M25.
Average sold price by property type across the M25 district, 2021–2026.
About M25 1HA
M25 1HA scores 71/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in transport and local amenities — with Heaton Park (Manchester Metrolink) within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, M25 1HA is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 3/10, ranked 6,638 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 low (IMD housing decile 8/10).
There are 67 schools within the typical catchment area, including 5 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 27 rated Good. The nearest school is St Hilda's Church of England Primary School (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 12 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 8 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is WHITTAKER LANE MED CENTRE, within a short walk. The nearest hospital is PRESTWICH HOSPITAL(EDENFIELD SECURE UNIT), 1.1 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.5 mi away.
