Area Report
Last updated 24 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Salford: a school rated Good 0.1 miles away and Patricroft Rail Station 0.5 miles off, putting roughly 7 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 M30 8LX.
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?
10Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 23 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 31 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: St Patrick's RC High School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
0crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 4 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?
9GP & 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.
- 9 GP, 9 dentists, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: 1/MONTON MEDICAL PRACTICE — 0.7 mi
Can I get to work?
Patricroft Rail Station0.5 mi
29 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.13 mi
NestReach: ≈ 7 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
16green spaces
- IMD environment decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 20.8 ha total
- largest park 4.6 ha (0.14 mi away)
Nearest: Playground (0.13 ha) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
23shops & libraries
- 20 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Lidl, Asda, Tesco, Aldi…
- nearest 0.3 mi
- library 0.4 mi
Nearest: Lidl Winton — 0.3 mi
In Salford, 81% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (93% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 89% got their first preference (95% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Salford, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near M30 8LX.
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 M30.
Average sold price by property type across the M30 district, 2021–2026.
About M30 8LX
M30 8LX scores 75/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and green space — with Lidl Winton 0.3 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, M30 8LX is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 4/10, ranked 11,673 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 31 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 21 rated Good. The nearest school is St Gilbert's RC Primary School, 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 9 GP surgeries and 9 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is 1/MONTON MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.7 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
