Area Report
Last updated 02 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of West Lancashire: a school rated Good within a short walk and Ormskirk Rail Station 0.5 miles off, putting roughly 9 km² 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 4RS.
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: Moorgate Nursery School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
26crimes 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.
- 26 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 9.1)
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 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: PARKGATE SURGERY — 0.3 mi
Can I get to work?
Ormskirk Rail Station0.5 mi
22 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.13 mi
NestReach: ≈ 9 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 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.
- 23.1 ha total
- largest park 6.4 ha (0.25 mi away)
Nearest: Sports Facility (500 m²) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
14shops & libraries
- 13 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Morrisons, Marks and Spencer, Aldi, Asda…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.4 mi
Nearest: Morrisons Heaton's Bridge Ormskirk — 0.1 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near L39 4RS.
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 4RS
L39 4RS scores 81/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and schools — with Morrisons Heaton's Bridge Ormskirk 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 4RS 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 Moorgate Nursery School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 26 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate 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, 0.3 mi away. The nearest hospital is ORMSKIRK & DISTRICT GENERAL HOSPITAL, 0.7 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.1 mi away.
