Area Report
Last updated 25 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of West Lancashire: a school rated Good within a short walk, roughly 3 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and less recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around L39 0EH.
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?
1Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 1 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 2 schools in total
- IMD education decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Bickerstaffe CofE Primary School and Nursery (Good) — 0.0 mi
Is it safe?
1crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 1 crime in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 1)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
0GP & 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.
- no GP / hospital / dentist within 1.5 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 5 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 3 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
3green spaces
- IMD environment decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 2.4 ha total
- largest park 1.8 ha (0.10 mi away)
Nearest: Playground (200 m²) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
3shops & libraries
- 3 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Aldi, Asda, The Co-operative Group
Nearest: Aldi Westgate, Skelmersdale — 1.9 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near L39 0EH.
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 L39.
Average sold price by property type across the L39 district, 2021–2026.
About L39 0EH
L39 0EH scores 73/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in safety and schools — with only 1 crime reported on the surrounding streets last month. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, L39 0EH is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 5/10, ranked 16,057 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 high (IMD housing decile 1/10).
There are 2 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Good. The nearest school is Bickerstaffe CofE Primary School and Nursery (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There was 1 crime reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a very low level of immediate-area crime.
There are no GP surgeries, hospitals or pharmacies within easy reach of L39 0EH. Residents may need to travel further for healthcare access.
