Area Report
Last updated 30 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Bury: a school rated Good within a short walk, roughly 4 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and more recorded crime than most of England — though there is little in the way of parkland nearby.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around M25 2BW.
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?
7Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 32 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 42 schools in total
- IMD education decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Parrenthorn High School (Good) — 0.0 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?
7GP & 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.
- 6 GP, 1 hospital, 5 dentists, pharmacy 0.8 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: FAIRFAX GROUP PRACTICE — 1.1 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 16 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 4 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
2green spaces
- IMD environment decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 0.4 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Eden Gardens Allotments — 0.5 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
20shops & libraries
- 18 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Spar, Tesco, Asda, Morrisons…
- nearest 0.7 mi
- library 1.2 mi
Nearest: Spar - Whitefield — 0.7 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 2BW.
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 2BW
M25 2BW scores 64/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and healthcare — with Parrenthorn High School within a short walk. The main trade-off is its green space score. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, M25 2BW is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 2/10, ranked 3,957 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 1/10).
There are 42 schools within the typical catchment area, including 6 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 26 rated Good. The nearest school is Parrenthorn High 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 6 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 5 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is FAIRFAX GROUP PRACTICE, 1.1 mi away. The nearest hospital is PRESTWICH HOSPITAL(EDENFIELD SECURE UNIT), 1.3 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.8 mi away.
