Area Report
Last updated 02 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of West Lancashire: a school rated Good within a short walk, roughly 9 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 WN8 6JN.
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?
7Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 12 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 20 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: Lathom High School : A Technology College (Good) — 0.0 mi
Is it safe?
0crimes 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.
- no crimes in 0.25 mi last month
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
7GP & 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.
- 7 GP, 4 dentists, pharmacy 0.6 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: ASHURST PRIMARY CARE — 0.8 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 7 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 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 9.7 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Sports Facility (7.6 ha) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
10shops & libraries
- 9 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Asda, Morrisons, Lidl, The Co-operative Group…
- nearest 0.8 mi
- library 1.0 mi
Nearest: Asda Skelmersdale Superstore — 0.8 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near WN8 6JN.
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 WN8.
Average sold price by property type across the WN8 district, 2021–2026.
About WN8 6JN
WN8 6JN scores 76/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in safety and schools — with no 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, WN8 6JN is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 5/10, ranked 16,069 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 20 schools within the typical catchment area, including 3 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 9 rated Good. The nearest school is Lathom High School : A Technology College (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
No crimes were reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, consistent with a very low local crime profile.
Healthcare access is good, with 7 GP surgeries and 4 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is ASHURST PRIMARY CARE, 0.8 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.6 mi away.
