Area Report
Last updated 05 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of South Ribble: a school rated Good within a short walk and roughly 7 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 PR1 9BP.
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?
7Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 17 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 25 schools in total
- IMD education decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Penwortham Broad Oak Primary School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
19crimes 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.
- 19 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 13.8)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
6GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 6 GP, 3 dentists, pharmacy 0.5 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: KINGSFOLD MEDICAL CENTRE — 0.9 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 21 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 7 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
10green spaces
- 9.4 ha total
- largest park 3.3 ha (0.42 mi away)
Nearest: Park (0.52 ha) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
23shops & libraries
- 20 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Booths, Spar, The Co-operative Group, Sainsburys…
- nearest 0.2 mi
- library 0.3 mi
Nearest: Booths Penwortham — 0.2 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near PR1 9BP.
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 PR1.
Average sold price by property type across the PR1 district, 2021–2026.
About PR1 9BP
PR1 9BP scores 72/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and schools — with Booths Penwortham 0.2 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, PR1 9BP is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 4/10, ranked 10,615 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 25 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 15 rated Good. The nearest school is Penwortham Broad Oak Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 19 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 6 GP surgeries and 3 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is KINGSFOLD MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.9 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.5 mi away.
