Area Report
Last updated 04 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of Chorley: a school rated Good 0.1 miles away, Buckshaw Parkway Rail Station 0.4 miles off, putting roughly 3 km² within half an hour by public transport and less recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around PR7 7HZ.
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?
1Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 21 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 30 schools in total
- IMD education decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Trinity Church of England/Methodist Primary School, Buckshaw Village (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
18crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 18 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 8.8)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
13GP & 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.
- 10 GP, 3 hospitals, 5 dentists, pharmacy 0.0 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: CHORLEY AND SOUTH RIBBLE PCN HUB — 0.0 mi
Can I get to work?
Buckshaw Parkway Rail Station0.4 mi
20 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.04 mi
NestReach: ≈ 3 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
11green spaces
- 10.8 ha total
- largest park 2.7 ha (0.44 mi away)
Nearest: Sports Facility (0.37 ha) — 0.0 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
25shops & libraries
- 22 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Aldi, Tesco, Spar, Morrisons…
- nearest 0.2 mi
- library 1.0 mi
Nearest: Aldi Buckshaw Village — 0.2 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near PR7 7HZ.
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 7HZ
PR7 7HZ scores 79/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and schools — with Aldi Buckshaw Village 0.2 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, PR7 7HZ is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 6/10, ranked 18,929 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 moderate (IMD housing decile 6/10).
There are 30 schools within the typical catchment area, including 3 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 18 rated Good. The nearest school is Trinity Church of England/Methodist Primary School, Buckshaw Village (Ofsted: Good), 0.1 mi away.
There were 18 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 10 GP surgeries, 3 hospitals and 5 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is CHORLEY AND SOUTH RIBBLE PCN HUB, within a short walk. The nearest hospital is RAMSEY BUCKSHAWE HOSPITAL, 0.8 mi away. A pharmacy is within a short walk.
