Area Report
Last updated 25 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of West Lancashire: a school rated Good within a short walk and roughly 7 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 WN8 8NP.
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
- 14 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 23 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: St Edmund's Catholic Primary School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
24crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 24 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 20)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
9GP & 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.
- 9 GP, 6 dentists, pharmacy 0.5 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: SKELMERSDALE UCC — 0.6 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 19 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 7 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
14green spaces
- IMD environment decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 80.4 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Playground (200 m²) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
11shops & libraries
- 10 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Asda, Lidl, Iceland, Aldi…
- nearest 0.5 mi
- library 0.5 mi
Nearest: Asda Skelmersdale Superstore — 0.5 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near WN8 8NP.
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 8NP
WN8 8NP scores 66/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and green space — with Asda Skelmersdale Superstore 0.5 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, WN8 8NP is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 2/10, ranked 6,229 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 high (IMD housing decile 2/10).
There are 23 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 12 rated Good. The nearest school is St Edmund's Catholic Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 24 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 9 GP surgeries and 6 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is SKELMERSDALE UCC, 0.6 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.5 mi away.
