Area Report
Last updated 25 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Salford: a school rated Good 0.3 miles away, Eccles Rail Station 0.2 miles off, putting roughly 10 km² within half an hour by public transport and less 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 5AG.
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
- 32 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 52 schools in total
- IMD education decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Clarendon Road Community Primary School (Good) — 0.3 mi
Is it safe?
1crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 1 crime in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 1)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
24GP & 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.
- 22 GP, 2 hospitals, 11 dentists, pharmacy 0.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: 3/SPRINGFIELD HOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE — 0.3 mi
Can I get to work?
Eccles Rail Station0.2 mi
Ladywell (Manchester Metrolink)0.1 mi
Eccles (Manchester Metrolink)0.2 mi
39 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.05 mi
NestReach: ≈ 10 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
7green 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.
- 3.8 ha total
- largest park 1.2 ha (0.47 mi away)
Nearest: Park (1.2 ha) — 0.2 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
35shops & libraries
- 29 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Iceland, Lidl, Morrisons, Sainsburys…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.4 mi
Nearest: Iceland Eccles Food Warehouse — 0.1 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 5AG.
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 5AG
M5 5AG scores 73/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and safety — with Iceland Eccles Food Warehouse 0.1 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, M5 5AG is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 3/10, ranked 7,352 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 52 schools within the typical catchment area, including 3 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 29 rated Good. The nearest school is Arbour Academy, within a short walk.
There was 1 crime reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a very low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 22 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 11 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is 3/SPRINGFIELD HOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.3 mi away. The nearest hospital is SALFORD ROYAL HOSPITAL, 0.3 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.3 mi away.
