Area Report
Last updated 01 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Chorley: a school rated Good 0.4 miles away and roughly 9 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 PR7 2NJ.
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
- 23 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 33 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: Chorley All Saints Church of England Primary School and Nursery Unit (Good) — 0.4 mi
Is it safe?
27crimes 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.
- 27 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 18.7)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
8GP & 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.
- 8 GP, 5 dentists, pharmacy 0.5 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: COMMUNITY HEALTH & EYECARE LIMITED — 0.8 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 22 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 9 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 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 173 ha total
- largest park 163.8 ha (0.19 mi away)
Nearest: Southlands Sports Centre — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
20shops & libraries
- 18 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Heron, Asda, Spar, Tesco…
- nearest 0.3 mi
- library 1.2 mi
Nearest: Heron Chorley — 0.3 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near PR7 2NJ.
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 PR7.
Average sold price by property type across the PR7 district, 2021–2026.
About PR7 2NJ
PR7 2NJ scores 68/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and local amenities — right beside a Country Park. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, PR7 2NJ is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 3/10, ranked 7,592 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 high (IMD housing decile 4/10).
There are 33 schools within the typical catchment area, including 5 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 18 rated Good. The nearest school is Southlands High School (Ofsted: Requires Improvement), within a short walk.
There were 27 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 5 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is COMMUNITY HEALTH & EYECARE LIMITED, 0.8 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.5 mi away.
