Area Report
Last updated 01 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Rossendale: a school rated Good 0.1 miles away and roughly 8 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 OL12 8EA.
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?
4Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 8 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 10 schools in total
- IMD education decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
9crimes 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.
- 9 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 7.6)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
1GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 1 GP, 1 dentist, pharmacy 0.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: WHITWORTH MEDICAL CENTRE — 0.4 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 16 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 8 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
8green spaces
- IMD environment decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 14.3 ha total
- largest park 12.1 ha (0.36 mi away)
Nearest: Hallfold United Reformed Church — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
4shops & libraries
- 3 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Tesco, The Co-operative Group
- nearest 0.4 mi
- library 0.2 mi
Nearest: Tesco Whitworth Market Express — 0.4 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near OL12 8EA.
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 OL12.
Average sold price by property type across the OL12 district, 2021–2026.
About OL12 8EA
OL12 8EA scores 67/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and schools — right beside an open access land. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, OL12 8EA is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 3/10, ranked 9,277 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 10 schools within the typical catchment area, including 8 rated Good. The nearest school is St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Ofsted: Good), 0.1 mi away.
There were 9 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is available, with 1 GP surgery and 1 dental practice in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is WHITWORTH MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.4 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.3 mi away.
