Area Report
Last updated 05 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of Chorley: a school rated Good within a short walk and roughly 16 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 PR5 8HL.
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
- 14 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 23 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: Clayton Brook Primary School (Good) — 0.0 mi
Is it safe?
34crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 34 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 20.3)
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.
- 8 GP, 2 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: LANCASHIRE CARE NMPS — 0.5 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 26 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 16 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
11green spaces
- 9.7 ha total
- largest park 2.8 ha (0.08 mi away)
Nearest: Clayton Brook Community Church — 0.0 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
16shops & libraries
- 14 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Morrisons, Asda, Lidl, Sainsburys…
- nearest 0.0 mi
- library 0.4 mi
Nearest: Morrisons Daily Clayton Brook Tunley Holme — 0.0 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near PR5 8HL.
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 PR5.
Average sold price by property type across the PR5 district, 2021–2026.
About PR5 8HL
PR5 8HL scores 74/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and green space — with Morrisons Daily Clayton Brook Tunley Holme within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, PR5 8HL is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 5/10, ranked 14,841 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 23 schools within the typical catchment area, including 14 rated Good. The nearest school is Clayton Brook Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 34 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 8 GP surgeries and 2 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is LANCASHIRE CARE NMPS, 0.5 mi away. A pharmacy is within a short walk.
