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Ormskirk Town & East

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About

Ormskirk Town & East sits at the core of Ormskirk, a market town in West Lancashire. The town centre is arranged around a market place with independent shops, cafes and a regular market that has supplied local produce for generations. St Peter and St Paul church marks the centre and the market tradition includes stalls selling the town's gingerbread, a long-standing local speciality. Streets around the square contain several listed buildings and long-running businesses that serve residents across the area.

Transport facilities are concentrated to the east: Ormskirk railway station is the terminus of the electrified Merseyrail Northern line from Liverpool and connects to diesel services toward Preston, so passengers change trains at the same station. Bus services operate from the town centre to routes across West Lancashire. The area also contains primary and secondary schools, health services and public parks, making it a local hub for shopping, education and everyday services.

Area overview

On average Ormskirk Town & East has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ormskirk Town & East is £45,980 per year. There are 9 schools in Ormskirk Town & East: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Ormskirk Town & East is home to around 10,140 people, with a population density of about 3,160.3 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
16.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ormskirk Town & East Population
10,140
Population density
3,160.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.73(-9%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.76(+71%)
Shoplifting
14.1(+147%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.92(-34%)
Public order
3.94(-61%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,303
91.75%
Other White
209
2.06%
Irish
100
0.99%
Indian
76
0.75%
African
53
0.52%
Total population: 10,139

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
3,989
43.31%
Level 4+ (Degree)
2,433
26.41%
No qualifications
959
10.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
884
9.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
468
5.08%
Total 16+ residents: 9,211

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,028
29.57%
Owns with a mortgage
859
24.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
814
23.41%
Social rents from council
319
9.17%
Other social rented
268
7.71%
Total households: 3,477

Property prices in Ormskirk Town & East

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in Ormskirk Town & East area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,500 up to £880,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ormskirk Town & East 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 Ormskirk Town & East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached12£398,000
Flats17£130,500
Semi-Detached32£229,750
Terraced18£205,000

10 years median price trend in Ormskirk Town & East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ormskirk Town & East.

Data Sources

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