Area Report
Last updated 02 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of West Lancashire: a school rated Good 0.4 miles away, roughly 7 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and more 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 9BA.
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
- 18 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 26 schools in total
- IMD education decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Moorside Community Primary Academy School (Good) — 0.4 mi
Is it safe?
37crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 37 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 30.9)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
6GP & 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.
- 6 GP, 5 dentists, pharmacy 0.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: HALL GREEN SURGERY — 0.2 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 24 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?
9green 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.
- 1.9 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Religious Grounds (0.25 ha) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
12shops & libraries
- 10 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Morrisons, Farmfoods, Aldi, Iceland…
- nearest 0.3 mi
- library 0.9 mi
Nearest: Morrisons Daily Skelmersdale Birleywood — 0.3 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near WN8 9BA.
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 9BA
WN8 9BA scores 58/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and healthcare — with Morrisons Daily Skelmersdale Birleywood 0.3 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, WN8 9BA is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 658 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 26 schools within the typical catchment area, including 3 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 15 rated Good. The nearest school is St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, within a short walk.
There were 37 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating an elevated level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 6 GP surgeries and 5 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is HALL GREEN SURGERY, 0.2 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.3 mi away.
