Area Report
Last updated 06 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of St. Helens: a school rated Good within a short walk and roughly 6 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 WA12 8RJ.
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?
3Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 7 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 13 schools in total
- IMD education decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Wargrave House School (Good) — 0.0 mi
Is it safe?
20crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 20 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 18.3)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
19GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 17 GP, 2 hospitals, 3 dentists, pharmacy 0.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: COMMUNITY GYNAECOLOGY CLINIC NH — 0.3 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 22 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 6 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
14green spaces
- 24.3 ha total
- largest park 10.8 ha (0.15 mi away)
Nearest: Religious Grounds (0.81 ha) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
11shops & libraries
- 9 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Aldi, Morrisons, Heron, Tesco…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.9 mi
Nearest: Aldi Wargrave Newton le Willows — 0.1 mi
In St. Helens, 96% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (99% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 94% got their first preference (98% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across St. Helens, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near WA12 8RJ.
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 WA12.
Average sold price by property type across the WA12 district, 2021–2026.
About WA12 8RJ
WA12 8RJ scores 67/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and local amenities — with Religious Grounds (0.81 ha) 0.1 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, WA12 8RJ is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 2/10, ranked 5,727 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 5/10).
There are 13 schools within the typical catchment area, including 7 rated Good. The nearest school is Wargrave House School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 20 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 17 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 3 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is COMMUNITY GYNAECOLOGY CLINIC NH, 0.3 mi away. The nearest hospital is NEWTON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, 0.3 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.3 mi away.
