About OL7 0BJ
OL7 0BJ scores 50/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in transport and local amenities — with Ashton West (Manchester Metrolink) about 8 minutes' walk away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, OL7 0BJ is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 2/10, ranked 4,002 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 6/10).
There are 52 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 33 rated Good. The nearest school is Ashton West End Primary Academy (Ofsted: Good), 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 19 GP surgeries and 12 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is WEST END MEDICAL CENTRE, about 6 minutes' walk away. A pharmacy is about 6 minutes' walk away.
The nearest rail stations are Ashton West (Manchester Metrolink) (Tube/Metro, about 8 minutes' walk away), Ashton Moss (Manchester Metrolink) (Tube/Metro, about 9 minutes' walk away). There are also 24 bus stops within walking distance.
The location is in Flood Zone 1 (low risk — less than a 1 in 1,000 annual chance of river or sea flooding).
There are 15 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 9.3 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is Sports Facility (0.83 ha), about 2 minutes' walk away.
There are 22 supermarkets in the wider area, including Marks and Spencer, Sainsburys, Lidl, Aldi and others. The nearest is M&S Ashton Moss, about 10 minutes' walk away. A public library is about 11 minutes' walk away.
Sources: DfE/Ofsted, UK Police API, NHS ODS, NaPTAN, Environment Agency, Ordnance Survey, Natural England, DEFRA, Geolytix and Arts Council England. For an interactive map view, explore OL7 0BJ on NestScope.