Area Report
Last updated 30 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Manchester: a school rated Good 0.3 miles away, roughly 8 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 M9 7AW.
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?
5Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 31 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 55 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: Charlestown Community Primary School (Good) — 0.3 mi
Is it safe?
1crimes 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.
- 1 crime in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 1)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
16GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 15 GP, 1 hospital, 10 dentists, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: CHARLESTOWN MD — 0.5 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 32 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 8 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
8green 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.
- 6.1 ha total
- largest park 2.2 ha (0.30 mi away)
Nearest: Religious Grounds (0.15 ha) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
38shops & libraries
- 29 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Tesco, Aldi, Spar, Morrisons…
- nearest 0.6 mi
- library 0.6 mi
Nearest: Tesco Blackley Manchester Superstore — 0.6 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 M9 7AW.
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 M9.
Average sold price by property type across the M9 district, 2021–2026.
About M9 7AW
M9 7AW scores 67/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and healthcare — with Tesco Blackley Manchester Superstore 0.6 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, M9 7AW is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 3/10, ranked 7,020 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 55 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 29 rated Good. The nearest school is St John Bosco RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (Ofsted: Requires Improvement), 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 15 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 10 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is CHARLESTOWN MD, 0.5 mi away. The nearest hospital is NORTH MANCHESTER GENERAL HOSPITAL, 1.5 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
