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What's it like to live in Manchester?

An overview of Manchester around M1 1AEschools, safety, transport, health services and what's within walking distance, drawn from official UK data.

ManchesterBuilt on official UK data

Overall area score

47/ 100

Moderate

A summary of the topics below. Always read the detail — one strong or weak section can move the overall figure.

How Manchester scores

Each score summarises official data for that topic, out of 100. Sections we don't yet have data for are left out rather than shown as zero.

Safety

99/ 100

Excellent

Schools

71/ 100

Good

Environment

20/ 100

Lower

What's around Manchester

Counts and nearest examples within the local area, from official UK datasets.

Schools

  • Schools nearby20
  • Rated Outstanding2
  • Rated Good5
  • Requires improvement3
  • Closest: Co-op Academy New Islington · Primary

Health & NHS

  • GP surgeries3nearest New Islington Medical Centre
  • Dentists3nearest Lever Street (Dental Surgery)
  • Pharmacies3nearest Boots
  • Hospitals3nearest NHS Nightingale Hospital North West

Getting around

  • Bus stops3nearest Manchester City Centre, Oxford Road / Chester Street (Stop C) · 0.8 miles
  • Train stations3nearest Ardwick · 1.1 miles
  • Tram stops3nearest Market Street · 520 m

Everyday amenities

  • Food shops4nearest Ancoats General Store · 20 m
  • Restaurants & cafés4nearest Soul and Surf · 10 m
  • Pubs & bars4nearest Edinburgh Castle · 120 m
  • Parks & green spaces6nearest Piccadilly Gardens · 470 m
  • Banks & ATMs3nearest Halifax Manchester Piccadilly · 480 m

Local context

Environmental and civic details recorded for Manchester in public datasets.

Air quality
Poor
Green space
Low
Ward
Piccadilly
Council
Manchester
MP
Lucy Powell
Listed buildings within 500 m
112
Coalfield
Within a coalfield area

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Figures are compiled from official public UK datasets and describe the area around M1 1AE. They are for general information only and are not legal, financial, planning or surveying advice — always carry out your own due diligence.