Area Report
Last updated 02 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of West Lancashire: a school rated Good 0.1 miles away, 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 8QA.
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?
6Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 11 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: Trinity Church of England/Methodist School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
7crimes 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.
- 7 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 3.8)
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 0.5 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: BEACON PRIMARY CARE — 0.5 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 26 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?
15green 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.
- 81.7 ha total
- largest park 70.5 ha (0.18 mi away)
Nearest: Kiln Lane Playing Fields — 0.2 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
11shops & libraries
- 10 supermarkets within 2 mi
- The Co-operative Group, Aldi, Asda, Lidl…
- nearest 0.5 mi
- library 0.8 mi
Nearest: Co-op Westgate — 0.5 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near WN8 8QA.
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 8QA
WN8 8QA scores 77/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and local amenities — with Kiln Lane Playing Fields 0.2 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, WN8 8QA 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 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 9 rated Good. The nearest school is Trinity Church of England/Methodist School (Ofsted: Good), 0.1 mi away.
There were 7 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 7 GP surgeries and 4 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is BEACON PRIMARY CARE, 0.5 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.5 mi away.
