Area Report
Last updated 31 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Salford: a school rated Good 0.3 miles away, Salford Crescent Rail Station 0.3 miles off, putting roughly 4 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 M5 4WT.
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
- 32 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 78 schools in total
- IMD education decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: St Philip's CofE Primary School (Good) — 0.3 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?
27GP & 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.
- 26 GP, 1 hospital, 21 dentists, pharmacy 0.5 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: ORTHOPTIC DEPARTMENT — 0.4 mi
Can I get to work?
Salford Crescent Rail Station0.3 mi
34 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.09 mi
NestReach: ≈ 4 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
11green 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.
- 18.4 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: The Meadows — 0.2 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
107shops & libraries
- 97 supermarkets within 2 mi
- The Co-operative Group, Sainsburys, Waitrose, Lidl…
- nearest 0.3 mi
- library 0.1 mi
Nearest: Co-op Salford - Chapel Street — 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 M5 4WT.
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 M5.
Average sold price by property type across the M5 district, 2021–2026.
About M5 4WT
M5 4WT scores 68/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and healthcare — with Co-op Salford - Chapel 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, M5 4WT is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 2/10, ranked 4,982 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 78 schools within the typical catchment area, including 5 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 27 rated Good. The nearest school is University of Salford, 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 26 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 21 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is ORTHOPTIC DEPARTMENT, 0.4 mi away. The nearest hospital is NHS NIGHTINGALE HOSPITAL NORTH WEST, 1.1 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.5 mi away.
