Area Report
Last updated 24 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Manchester: a school rated Good within a short walk, roughly 21 km² reachable 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 M4 5HF.
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?
9Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 39 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 84 schools in total
- IMD education decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: St Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
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- 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.
- live count unavailable
Data temporarily unavailable
Can I see a GP?
38GP & 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.
- 37 GP, 1 hospital, 20 dentists, pharmacy 0.5 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: TURNING POINT SMITHFIELD SERVICE — 0.3 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 29 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 21 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
18green spaces
- IMD environment decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 14.4 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Sports Facility (900 m²) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
92shops & libraries
- 84 supermarkets within 2 mi
- The Co-operative Group, Tesco, Morrisons, Sainsburys…
- nearest 0.3 mi
- library 0.5 mi
Nearest: Co-op Ancoats Blossom Street — 0.3 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 M4 5HF.
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 M4.
Average sold price by property type across the M4 district, 2021–2026.
About M4 5HF
M4 5HF scores 61/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Co-op Ancoats Blossom Street 0.3 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, M4 5HF is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 335 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 3/10).
There are 84 schools within the typical catchment area, including 5 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 34 rated Good. The nearest school is St Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
Healthcare access is good, with 37 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 20 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is TURNING POINT SMITHFIELD SERVICE, 0.3 mi away. The nearest hospital is NHS NIGHTINGALE HOSPITAL NORTH WEST, 1.3 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.5 mi away.
