About BL5 1EN
BL5 1EN scores 61/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and healthcare — with Morrisons Daily Bolton about 3 minutes' walk away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, BL5 1EN is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 5/10, ranked 13,742 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 40 schools within the typical catchment area, including 4 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 24 rated Good. The nearest school is St Andrew's CofE Primary School, Over Hulton (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 available, with 2 GP surgeries and 3 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is ST HELENS ROAD PRACTICE, 1.0 mi away. A pharmacy is about 7 minutes' walk away.
There are no train or Tube stations near BL5 1EN. Bus services provide the main public transport, with 19 bus stops in the immediate area.
The location is in Flood Zone 1 (low risk — less than a 1 in 1,000 annual chance of river or sea flooding). road traffic noise is moderate (about 56 dB Lden).
There are 4 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 1.6 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is St Vincent De Paul Church, about 3 minutes' walk away. It also lies just beside a nature reserve (1.0 mi away), adding open countryside that isn't recorded as a formal park.
There are 15 supermarkets in the wider area, including Morrisons, Aldi, Asda, The Co-operative Group and others. The nearest is Morrisons Daily Bolton, about 3 minutes' walk away. A public library is 1.6 mi 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 BL5 1EN on NestScope.