Area Report
Last updated 03 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of Sefton: a school rated Good within a short walk, roughly 12 km² reachable 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 PR8 4EX.
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
- 12 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 17 schools in total
- IMD education decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
4crimes 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.
- 4 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 3.4)
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.
- 11 GP, 2 hospitals, 4 dentists, pharmacy 0.7 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: 7 DAY GP SERVICE — 0.4 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 27 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 12 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 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 12.1 ha total
- largest park 6.5 ha (0.16 mi away)
Nearest: Playground (200 m²) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
26shops & libraries
- 25 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Tesco, Aldi, Sainsburys, Spar…
- nearest 0.4 mi
- library 1.5 mi
Nearest: Tesco Southport Birkdale Express — 0.4 mi
In Sefton, 89% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (98% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 94% got their first preference (99% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Sefton, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near PR8 4EX.
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 PR8.
Average sold price by property type across the PR8 district, 2021–2026.
About PR8 4EX
PR8 4EX scores 77/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in safety and local amenities — with only 4 crimes reported on the surrounding streets last month. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, PR8 4EX is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 5/10, ranked 14,028 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 17 schools within the typical catchment area, including 12 rated Good. The nearest school is Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 4 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a very low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 11 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 4 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is 7 DAY GP SERVICE, 0.4 mi away. The nearest hospital is HARTLEY HOSPITAL, 1.1 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.7 mi away.
