Area Report
Last updated 02 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the more comfortable corners of West Lancashire: a school rated Outstanding 0.1 miles away, Parbold Rail Station 0.1 miles off, putting roughly 5 km² within half an hour by public transport and recorded crime among the lowest in England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around WN8 7HB.
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
- 8 schools in total
- IMD education decile 10/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 10 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Our Lady and All Saints Roman Catholic Primary School, Parbold (Outstanding) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
3crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 10/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 10 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 3 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 3)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
1GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 1 GP, 1 dentist, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: PARBOLD SURGERY — 0.3 mi
Can I get to work?
Parbold Rail Station0.1 mi
14 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.13 mi
NestReach: ≈ 5 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
4green 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.
- 4.8 ha total
- largest park 3.4 ha (0.26 mi away)
Nearest: Our Lady and All Saints Roman Catholic Church — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
4shops & libraries
- 3 supermarkets within 2 mi
- The Co-operative Group, Morrisons
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.3 mi
Nearest: Co-op Parbold - Station Road — 0.1 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near WN8 7HB.
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 7HB
WN8 7HB scores 91/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and safety — with Our Lady and All Saints Roman Catholic Primary School, Parbold 0.1 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, WN8 7HB is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England — IMD decile 10/10, ranked 32,308 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 9/10).
There are 8 schools within the typical catchment area, including 3 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 4 rated Good. The nearest school is Our Lady and All Saints Roman Catholic Primary School, Parbold (Ofsted: Outstanding), 0.1 mi away.
There were 3 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a very low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is available, with 1 GP surgery and 1 dental practice in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is PARBOLD SURGERY, 0.3 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.1 mi away.
