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About

Aughton is a large village and civil parish within West Lancashire. It sits between the towns of Ormskirk and Maghull, with a landscape of primarily flat agricultural land. The area consists of several distinct settlements, including Town Green and Aughton itself, which are connected by a network of quiet country lanes.

The local economy has a strong agricultural base, supplemented by residential commuting to nearby urban centres. Aughton Park railway station provides a direct link to Liverpool. The area is known for its historic mosslands, and a notable local landmark is the centuries-old Scotch Piper Inn, reputed to be Lancashire's oldest public house.

Area overview

On average Aughton has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 16 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 per household in Aughton is £58,433 per year. There are 3 schools in Aughton: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Aughton is home to around 8,034 people, with a population density of about 484.9 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
16
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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
11.7(-37%)
Violence and sexual offences
7.22(-81%)
Burglary
2.99(-46%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.36(-74%)
Other theft
1.49(-77%)
North West average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,838
41.87%
Level 3 (A level)
1,064
15.7%
No qualifications
975
14.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
865
12.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
523
7.72%
Total 16+ residents: 6,778

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 91 recent sales, the median property price is £340,000 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
Detached38£537,500
Flats10£233,750
Semi-Detached38£303,200
Terraced5£245,000

10 years median price trend in Aughton

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

All postcodes in Aughton

L396RY

Sefton Gardens

L395BZ

Long Lane

L396RL

Sunnyside

L395BL

Greenwood Close

L395DW

Delph Common Road

L395AN

Rothwell Drive

L395HE

Greystokes

L393RG

Hill Rise View

L395AU

Victoria Road

L395EH

Cherry Tree Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.