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About

Aughton is a small village in West Lancashire, located between Ormskirk and Liverpool. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of detached and semi-detached homes, along with some local amenities. It has good transport links, including proximity to the A59 and rail connections via Aughton Park station. The village retains a rural feel, with green spaces like Aughton Woods and fields surrounding parts of the settlement.

The area has a few local shops, pubs, and schools, catering to daily needs. Aughton is known for its quiet atmosphere, making it popular with families and commuters working in nearby towns or Liverpool. The nearby River Alt adds to the natural setting, and the village has a mix of older properties and newer developments. Community events are held at venues like St Michael’s Church and the local village hall.

Area overview

On average Aughton has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Aughton is £51,100 per year. There are 3 schools in Aughton: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
29
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Aughton Population
8,034
Population density
484.9 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,639
95.05%
Other White
88
1.09%
Indian
45
0.56%
Irish
43
0.54%
White and Asian (mixed)
35
0.44%
Total population: 8,037

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,811
53.58%
Owns with a mortgage
1,162
34.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
190
5.62%
Social rents from council
115
3.4%
Other forms of private rent
47
1.39%
Total households: 3,380

Property prices in Aughton

Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £343,000 in Aughton area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £2,400,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Aughton in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Aughton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached49£530,000
Flats12£241,250
Semi-Detached42£296,500
Terraced7£217,500

10 years median price trend in Aughton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aughton.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.