Area Report
Last updated 03 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Chorley: a school rated Good within a short walk 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 PR6 0DX.
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?
8Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 21 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 31 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 Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley (Good) — 0.0 mi
Is it safe?
19crimes 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.
- 19 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 13.8)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
9GP & 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.
- 8 GP, 1 hospital, 6 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: GTD HEALTHCARE CHORLEY OOH — 0.7 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?
16green spaces
- IMD environment decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 7.4 ha total
- largest park 1.9 ha (0.17 mi away)
Nearest: Allotments (0.70 ha) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
19shops & libraries
- 18 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Tesco, Aldi, Asda, Farmfoods…
- nearest 0.0 mi
- library 0.7 mi
Nearest: Tesco Chorley Eaves Ln Express — 0.0 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near PR6 0DX.
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 PR6.
Average sold price by property type across the PR6 district, 2021–2026.
About PR6 0DX
PR6 0DX scores 70/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and healthcare — with Tesco Chorley Eaves Ln Express within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, PR6 0DX is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 4/10, ranked 11,337 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 31 schools within the typical catchment area, including 4 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 17 rated Good. The nearest school is St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley (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 8 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 6 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is GTD HEALTHCARE CHORLEY OOH, 0.7 mi away. The nearest hospital is CHORLEY & SOUTH RIBBLE HOSPITAL, 0.8 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.1 mi away.
