Area Report
Last updated 31 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of West Lancashire: a school rated Good within a short walk and roughly 9 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 L39 3LG.
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?
6Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 8 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 15 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 St Anne's Catholic Primary School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
8crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 5 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: 4.6)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
8GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 7 GP, 1 hospital, 6 dentists, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: PARKGATE SURGERY — 0.4 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 21 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 9 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
13green spaces
- IMD environment decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 23 ha total
- largest park 6.4 ha (0.34 mi away)
Nearest: St Anne's Roman Catholic Church — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
14shops & libraries
- 13 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Asda, Morrisons, Aldi, Marks and Spencer…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.4 mi
Nearest: Asda Orm S/Stn Express Petrol — 0.1 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near L39 3LG.
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 3LG
L39 3LG scores 81/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and schools — with Asda Orm S/Stn Express Petrol 0.1 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, L39 3LG is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 6/10, ranked 18,160 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 9/10).
There are 15 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 7 rated Good. The nearest school is Ormskirk St Anne's Catholic Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
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 PARKGATE SURGERY, 0.4 mi away. The nearest hospital is ORMSKIRK & DISTRICT GENERAL HOSPITAL, 0.8 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
