About M38 9RB
M38 9RB scores 51/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and green space — with Farmfoods Little Hulton Walkden about 4 minutes' walk away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, M38 9RB is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 2/10, ranked 3,507 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 51 schools within the typical catchment area, including 7 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 28 rated Good. The nearest school is St Paul's Peel CofE 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 18 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 4 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is CHERRY MEDICAL PRACTICE, about 7 minutes' walk away. The nearest hospital is BOLTON ROYAL HOSPITAL, 1.3 mi away. A pharmacy is about 10 minutes' walk away.
There are no train or Tube stations near M38 9RB. Bus services provide the main public transport, with 45 bus stops in the immediate area.
The location is in Flood Zone 1 (low risk — less than a 1 in 1,000 annual chance of river or sea flooding). road traffic noise is moderate (about 55 dB Lden).
There are 12 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 12.5 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is Bowling Green (0.25 ha), about 3 minutes' walk away.
There are 23 supermarkets in the wider area, including Farmfoods, Iceland, Morrisons, The Co-operative Group and others. The nearest is Farmfoods Little Hulton Walkden, about 4 minutes' walk away. A public library is about 7 minutes' walk away.
Sources: DfE/Ofsted, UK Police API, NHS ODS, NaPTAN, Environment Agency, Ordnance Survey, Natural England, DEFRA, Geolytix and Arts Council England. For an interactive map view, explore M38 9RB on NestScope.