Area Report
Last updated 31 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Manchester: a school rated Good 0.1 miles away, Monsall (Manchester Metrolink) 0.3 miles off, putting roughly 16 km² 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 M40 7UQ.
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?
13Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 40 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 86 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: Manchester Communication Academy (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
0crimes last month
- 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.
- no crimes in 0.25 mi last month
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
40GP & 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.
- 39 GP, 1 hospital, 15 dentists, pharmacy 0.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: VIOLENT PATIENT ENHANCED SERVICE 1 — 0.3 mi
Can I get to work?
Monsall (Manchester Metrolink)0.3 mi
Queens Road (Manchester Metrolink)0.4 mi
45 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.04 mi
NestReach: ≈ 16 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
17green spaces
- IMD environment decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 33.6 ha total
- largest park 14.3 ha (0.31 mi away)
Nearest: Playground (600 m²) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
70shops & libraries
- 63 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Asda, Lidl, Farmfoods, Marks and Spencer…
- nearest 0.7 mi
- library 0.8 mi
Nearest: Asda Living Manchester — 0.7 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 M40 7UQ.
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 M40.
Average sold price by property type across the M40 district, 2021–2026.
About M40 7UQ
M40 7UQ scores 65/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in transport and green space — with Monsall (Manchester Metrolink) 0.3 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, M40 7UQ is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 79 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 4/10).
There are 86 schools within the typical catchment area, including 5 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 35 rated Good. The nearest school is Manchester Communication Academy (Ofsted: Good), 0.1 mi away.
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 39 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 15 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is VIOLENT PATIENT ENHANCED SERVICE 1, 0.3 mi away. The nearest hospital is NORTH MANCHESTER GENERAL HOSPITAL, 1.3 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.3 mi away.
