Area Report
Last updated 31 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the more comfortable corners of Trafford: a school rated Good 0.1 miles away and roughly 6 km² reachable 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 WA15 0HQ.
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?
3Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 16 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 24 schools in total
- IMD education decile 10/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 10 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Saint Ambrose College (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
0crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 6 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?
4GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 4 GP, 4 dentists, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: SHAY LANE MEDICAL CENTRE (PATEL) — 0.2 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 23 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 6 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
10green spaces
- IMD environment decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 48 ha total
- largest park 40.8 ha (0.25 mi away)
Nearest: Shaare Hayim Synagogue — 0.0 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
22shops & libraries
- 20 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Asda, Tesco, Sainsburys, Marks and Spencer…
- nearest 0.2 mi
- library 1.3 mi
Nearest: Asda Hale Barns Supermarket — 0.2 mi
In Trafford, 79% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (95% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 96% got their first preference (100% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Trafford, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near WA15 0HQ.
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 WA15.
Average sold price by property type across the WA15 district, 2021–2026.
About WA15 0HQ
WA15 0HQ scores 92/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and green space — with St Ambrose Prep School within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, WA15 0HQ is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England — IMD decile 10/10, ranked 31,230 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 low (IMD housing decile 8/10).
There are 24 schools within the typical catchment area, including 5 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 11 rated Good. The nearest school is St Ambrose Prep School, 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 4 GP surgeries and 4 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is SHAY LANE MEDICAL CENTRE (PATEL), 0.2 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
