Area Report
Last updated 27 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A well-off pocket of West Lancashire: a school rated Good 0.3 miles away, roughly 6 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 1PA.
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?
5Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 7 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 13 schools in total
- IMD education decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Ormskirk Asmall Primary School (Good) — 0.3 mi
Is it safe?
8crimes 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.
- 8 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 6.6)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
8GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 7 GP, 1 hospital, 6 dentists, pharmacy 0.5 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: ORMSKIRK MEDICAL PRACTICE — 0.5 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 24 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?
15green spaces
- IMD environment decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 12.4 ha total
- largest park 2.8 ha (0.22 mi away)
Nearest: Playground (200 m²) — 0.2 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
13shops & libraries
- 12 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Spar, Iceland, Lidl, Aldi…
- nearest 0.4 mi
- library 0.5 mi
Nearest: Spar - G & E Ormskirk — 0.4 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near L39 1PA.
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 1PA
L39 1PA scores 85/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and schools — with Spar - G & E Ormskirk 0.4 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, L39 1PA is a well-off neighbourhood — IMD decile 8/10, ranked 24,646 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 10/10).
There are 13 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 6 rated Good. The nearest school is Ormskirk West End School (Ofsted: Requires Improvement), 0.1 mi away.
There were 8 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 7 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 6 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is ORMSKIRK MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.5 mi away. The nearest hospital is ORMSKIRK & DISTRICT GENERAL HOSPITAL, 1.0 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.5 mi away.
