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New development

The Retreat, Parbold

West Lancashire WN8 7HT

From £899,950 to £1,650,000

From an estimated £4,533/mo with a 10% deposit over 30 years at 5.37%, September 2026 rates. See lenders’ rates for these homes

2 homes for sale
4 to 6 bed
Detached house

Built by PJ Livesey

Homes for sale at The Retreat, Parbold

4 bedroom detached house at The Retreat, Parbold

4 bedroom detached house at The Retreat, Parbold, photograph 2

4 bedroom detached house at The Retreat, Parbold, photograph 3

4 bedroom detached house at The Retreat, Parbold, photograph 4

4 bedroom detached house at The Retreat, Parbold, photograph 5

4 bedroom detached house at The Retreat, Parbold, photograph 6

6 Incentive

£899,950Est. £4,533/mo

4 beds
Detached house

Stamp duty paid

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Brochures and documents

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About The Retreat, Parbold

The former Convent of Notre Dame, situated within the lovely West Lancashire village of Parbold, is being transformed into a collection of beautifully converted heritage homes and originally designed A-rated newly built properties. This unique development offers an exceptional opportunity to enjoy modern living within a peaceful, historic setting.

Parbold combines countryside charm with a welcoming community spirit. Surrounded by rolling hills, woodland walks and the tranquil Leeds–Liverpool Canal, it’s perfect for outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy scenic strolls, cycling or simply soaking up breathtaking views.

The village centre offers independent shops, cosy cafés and traditional pubs, alongside artisan dining and galleries, creating a balance of convenience and character.

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Call 0800 151 0960 Email the sales team

Lancaster Ln, Parbold WN8 7HT

PJ Livesey’s page for this development

The Retreat, Parbold in figures

Every home listed here today, and the homes that left the listings in the last year.

For sale: 2
Median price: £1,274,975
Left the listings this year: 0

Where the prices sitEach home by its price, in rows by bedrooms

4 bed

6 bed

Location and neighbourhood

West Lancashire WN8 7HT

The Retreat, Parbold West Lancashire WN8 7HT

Walk ScoreSomewhat walkableWalk Score 56 out of 100: Somewhat walkable
Transit ScoreMinimal transitTransit Score 16 out of 100: Minimal transit
Bike ScoreBikeableBike Score 52 out of 100: Bikeable

Broadband: 1 network; older homes nearby: up to 19 Mbps
Flood risk

Schools

The nearest open schools within 2 km, with their current Ofsted outcome.

3 nearest100%

Good or better3
Improvement needed0
Serious concerns0
No grade yet0

Parbold Douglas Church of England AcademyPrimary · Academy converter, 160 m away · inspected 21 Nov 2023Outstanding
Our Lady and All Saints Roman Catholic Primary School, ParboldPrimary · Voluntary aided school, 300 m away · inspected 14 May 2024

Everyday places

How many of each are within 1.6 km, and the walk to the nearest.

8 pubsMargot Wine Bar and Eatery, 390 m5 min
7 places to eatParbold Tandoori Takeaway, 420 m5 min
3 supermarkets and groceriesMcColl's, 350 m4 min

People and households

The neighbourhood around it (West Lancashire 005A) against West Lancashire as a whole.

People: 1,305
Households: 511
In good or very good health: 86% vs 81%

Age profileShare of everyone in each five-year band

This neighbourhoodWest Lancashire

Getting around

How far everyday errands, public transport and cycling go from here, and how people here travel to work.

WalkSomewhat walkable
TransitMinimal transit
BikeBikeable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot.

Getting to work

This neighbourhood39%54%

West Lancashire26%

Broadband and mobile

What the 66 homes within 150 m record: a new home is usually served by the same networks.

Broadband

No full-fibre-only network recorded

DecentSuperfastUltrafastGigabit

New homes in England must be built gigabit-ready (Building Regulations Part R, for work begun from 26 Dec 2022), with a gigabit connection where one can be had within a £2,000 cost cap. The speeds here are what the existing homes around it record: ask the sales office which network will serve the home.

Openreach

Mobile signal

Network	Calls indoors	Data indoors	Data outdoors
EE	Limited	None	Likely
O2	Likely	Likely

Risks

Flooding, radon, ground, noise and air at this spot.

Flooding from rivers and the seaLowMostly very low; 1 of 30 lowOf the 30 addresses around it: 1 low, 29 very low.
Flooding from surface waterLowMostly very low; 6 of 30 lowOf the 30 addresses around it: 6 low, 24 very low.
RadonHigh10 to 30% of homes above the action levelHomes here should be tested; new homes in such areas are built with radon protection.
Ground stabilityModerateModerate landslide susceptibilityFrom the British Geological Survey’s landslide map of the area.
NoiseLowRoad 51 dBThe typical daytime road level at the homes around it, the middle of their readings. 55 dB is a busy street; WHO advises under 53 dB for roads.
Air quality

Crime

Police-recorded crime in the neighbourhood, December 2025 to September 2026, against West Lancashire.

crimes a year per 1,000 residentsBelow West Lancashire at 62.437 recorded in 10 months

Month by monthCrimes per 1,000 residents

This neighbourhoodWest Lancashire

Planning nearby

Applications within 500 m in the last 3 years: when each was made and how it went, the larger schemes listed first.

97 applications
83 approved
4 awaiting decision
2 refused
8 withdrawn

Approved

Sold nearby

Homes sold within 1 km in the last two years, new build and resale.

Median resale: £270,000
Median new build: None
Sales: 55 0 new, 55 resale

Every salePrice paid, by the date it completed

New buildResaleMedian resale

The builder

PJ Livesey3 developments and 19 homes for sale, from £239,950

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