Area Report
Last updated 25 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of Salford: a school rated Good 0.4 miles away and Salford Quays (Manchester Metrolink) 0.2 miles off, putting roughly 7 km² within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around M50 3XW.
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?
7Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 34 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 54 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: Oasis Academy MediaCityUK (Good) — 0.4 mi
Is it safe?
0crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 5 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?
20GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 20 GP, 10 dentists, pharmacy 0.4 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: ORDSALL HEALTH SURGERY — 0.4 mi
Can I get to work?
Salford Quays (Manchester Metrolink)0.2 mi
Wharfside (Manchester Metrolink)0.2 mi
Exchange Quay (Manchester Metrolink)0.3 mi
36 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.13 mi
NestReach: ≈ 7 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 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 8.1 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Sports Facility (0.27 ha) — 0.3 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
80shops & libraries
- 70 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Marks and Spencer, Asda, The Co-operative Group, Tesco…
- nearest 0.2 mi
- library 0.7 mi
Nearest: M&S Lowry Outlet Salford Quays — 0.2 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 M50 3XW.
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 M50.
Average sold price by property type across the M50 district, 2021–2026.
About M50 3XW
M50 3XW scores 81/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with M&S Lowry Outlet Salford Quays 0.2 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, M50 3XW is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 6/10, ranked 17,648 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 54 schools within the typical catchment area, including 4 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 30 rated Good. The nearest school is Thompsons Academy trading as Navigators, 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 20 GP surgeries and 10 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is ORDSALL HEALTH SURGERY, 0.4 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.4 mi away.
