Area Report
Last updated 29 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Knowsley: a school rated Good 0.1 miles away and roughly 7 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 L36 6LH.
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?
11Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 28 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 38 schools in total
- IMD education decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: St Gabriel's CofE Primary School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
14crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 14 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 10.8)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
27GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 25 GP, 2 hospitals, 11 dentists, pharmacy 0.4 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: ASTON HEALTHCARE LIMITED — 0.4 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 49 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 7 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
14green spaces
- IMD environment decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 20.9 ha total
- largest park 7.6 ha (0.33 mi away)
Nearest: Sawpit Park — 0.0 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
26shops & libraries
- 22 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Asda, Heron, Iceland, Tesco…
- nearest 0.4 mi
- library 0.5 mi
Nearest: Asda Huyton Supercentre — 0.4 mi
In Knowsley, 78% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (93% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 92% got their first preference (98% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Knowsley, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near L36 6LH.
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 L36.
Average sold price by property type across the L36 district, 2021–2026.
About L36 6LH
L36 6LH scores 65/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and healthcare — with Asda Huyton Supercentre 0.4 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, L36 6LH is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 1,648 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 38 schools within the typical catchment area, including 3 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 25 rated Good. The nearest school is St Gabriel's CofE Primary School (Ofsted: Good), 0.1 mi away.
There were 14 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 25 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 11 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is ASTON HEALTHCARE LIMITED, 0.4 mi away. The nearest hospital is ALDERHEY CHILDRENS HOSPITAL AT MANOR FARM PRIMARY CARE RESOURCE CENTRE, 0.4 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.4 mi away.
