West Lancashire is a district in the county of Lancashire, located in the North West of England. It covers an area of approximately 347 square kilometres, bordering the boroughs of Sefton, Liverpool, and St Helens. The district includes towns like Ormskirk, Skelmersdale, and Burscough, along with several rural villages. The landscape features a mix of farmland, woodland, and coastal areas, with the River Douglas flowing through the region.
The district is known for its agricultural heritage, with farming playing a significant role in the local economy. Ormskirk, the administrative centre, is a market town with historic roots, while Skelmersdale is a post-war new town developed to accommodate overspill from Liverpool. Transport links include the M58 motorway and rail connections to Liverpool and Manchester. The area also has pockets of industry, particularly around Skelmersdale, alongside retail and leisure facilities.
On average West Lancashire has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in West Lancashire is £42,466 per year. There are 74 schools in West Lancashire: 56 primary (11 Outstanding and 39 Good) and 8 secondary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good).
Based on 1,276 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in West Lancashire area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £3,350,000.
By property type: detached homes sit at £365,000; semi-detached at £225,000; terraced at £158,000; flats at £130,250.
10 years price trend in West Lancashire
Aughton & Holborn
Burscough Bridge & Rufford
Burscough Town
North Meols & Hesketh Bank
Old Skelmersdale
Ormskirk East
Ormskirk West
Rural North East
Rural South
Rural West
Skelmersdale North
Skelmersdale South
Tanhouse & Skelmersdale Town Centre
Tarleton Village
Up Holland
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2025.