Area Report
Last updated 30 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A well-off pocket of Chorley: a school rated Good within a short walk, roughly 7 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and recorded crime among the lowest in England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around PR6 8DD.
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?
2Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 6 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 7 schools in total
- IMD education decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Abbey Village Primary School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
1crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 1 crime in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 0)
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, pharmacy 0.4 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: WITHNELL HEALTH CENTRE — 0.4 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 9 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?
5green spaces
- IMD environment decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- beside nature reserve (2.4 ha total
- largest park 1 ha (0.15 mi away))
Nearest: Playground (0.23 ha) — 0.0 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
0shops & libraries
- 0 supermarkets within 2 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near PR6 8DD.
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 8DD
PR6 8DD scores 80/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and safety — with Abbey Village Primary School 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 8DD is a well-off neighbourhood — IMD decile 7/10, ranked 21,219 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 7 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 5 rated Good. The nearest school is Abbey Village Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There was 1 crime reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a very low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is available, with 1 GP surgery in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is WITHNELL HEALTH CENTRE, 0.4 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.4 mi away.
