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West Lancashire

About

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.

Area overview

On average West Lancashire has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.2% 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 £42,473 per year. There are 74 schools in West Lancashire: 56 primary (11 Outstanding and 39 Good) and 8 secondary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good).

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

West Lancashire Population

117,429

Population density

338.8 per km²

Demographics

British

108,998

92.82%

Other White

4,040

3.44%

Irish

657

0.56%

White and Asian (mixed)

509

0.43%

Indian

447

0.38%

Total population: 117,429

Housing

Owns outright

18,987

39.12%

Owns with a mortgage

15,337

31.6%

Private landlord or letting agency

5,754

11.86%

Social rents from council

5,517

11.37%

Other social rented

1,441

2.97%

Total households: 48,534

Property prices in West Lancashire

Based on 1,365 recent sales, the median property price is £238,000 in West Lancashire area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,500 up to £2,400,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 West Lancashire over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	427	£370,000	£220,000	£298,475	£482,248	£793,500
Flats	97	£137,000	£74,990	£115,000	£205,000	£320,400
Semi-Detached	550	£225,000	£130,000	£188,000	£275,000	£393,763
Terraced	291	£157,000	£85,500	£120,000	£205,000	£282,500

10 years median price trend in West Lancashire

All wards 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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.

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