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L39 1LW

Southport Road

Ormskirk West

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Overview

Postcode L39 1LW is located in an urban city, within the Ormskirk West ward of West Lancashire in the North West region, and forms part of the Ormskirk North & West area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 33.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 69% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ormskirk North & West is £53,562 per year. The nearest station is Ormskirk, about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Coronation Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
1.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

4/10

Ormskirk North & West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,422 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 32% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Ormskirk North & West has a low crime rate, with approximately 33.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.7%

Approximately 1.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Ormskirk North & West is £53,562 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 48 ft away from L39 1LW.

Flood risk

Low

Ormskirk North & West near L39 1LW has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Ormskirk located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L39 1LW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Ormskirk

N/A

Walking directions to Ormskirk

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L39 1LW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miCoronation ParkLargeWalking directions to Coronation Park

Area Profile

Population
298
Population density
1,510.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.36(-48%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.66(-29%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.72(-59%)
Other theft
2.98(-55%)
Burglary
2.23(-60%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
284
95.3%
Other White
5
1.68%
Indian
4
1.34%
Irish
2
0.67%
Chinese
1
0.34%
Total population: 298

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
107
41.63%
Level 3 (A level)
52
20.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
9.73%
No qualifications
24
9.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
8.95%
Total 16+ residents: 257

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
56
46.67%
Owns with a mortgage
45
37.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
11.67%
Social rents from council
2
1.67%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.67%
Total households: 120

Property prices in Ormskirk West

Median price£233,000
Price per sq ft£260
Sales (last 12 months)79
Typical range (middle 50%)£186K – £299K

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £233,000 (about £260 per square foot) in Ormskirk West area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,000 up to £605,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ormskirk West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£349,950£311
Semi-Detached38£266,250£251
Terraced20£193,750£239
Flats8£129,500£185

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ormskirk West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ormskirk West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£283,000£164,999£175,000£150,000
2017£237,498£117,500£180,000£144,975
2018£268,495£136,000£206,995£155,000
2019£300,995£118,000£186,500£158,500
2020£311,995£136,000£207,998£144,750
2021£323,139£112,500£218,495£155,000
2022£340,000£97,462£227,500£167,500
2023£315,000£123,750£235,000£170,000
2024£340,000£132,500£237,500£188,000
2025£342,500£127,748£260,000£199,750
2026£351,000£115,000£221,250£185,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ormskirk West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ormskirk West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£216£225£175£175
2017£235£195£191£164
2018£244£202£213£195
2019£247£177£216£178
2020£258£186£206£174
2021£260£179£225£190
2022£273£158£239£200
2023£290£170£246£214
2024£290£197£239£224
2025£315£192£247£235
2026£296£181£254£241
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ormskirk West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ormskirk West in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L39 1LW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L39 1LW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 May 202685, Southport Road, Ormskirk, L39 1LWSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000
29 Sept 2025115, Southport Road, Ormskirk, L39 1LWSemi-DetachedFreehold£175,000
29 Aug 202573, Southport Road, Ormskirk, L39 1LWDetachedFreehold£192,500
24 Nov 20255, Sanfield Close, Ormskirk, L39 3QHTerracedFreehold£165,000
30 Jun 202511, Sanfield Close, Ormskirk, L39 3QHSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000

Schools

In the L39 1LW postcode area, located within Ormskirk North & West, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L39 1LW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryOrmskirk Asmall Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryOrmskirk West End SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableTurning Point AcademyOther independent school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L39 1LW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L39 1LW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLondis113 County Road, Lancashire, L39 1NLWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miSpar242 Southport Road, Lancashire, L39 1LZWalking directions to Spar
0.5 miAldiPark Road, Lancashire, L39 3RNWalking directions to Aldi

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for West Lancashire district (2025-26).

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,837
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,362
Band E£2,887
Band F£3,412
Band G£3,937
Band H£4,724

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for L39 1LW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Charles Robert Berry

Ormskirk West - Elected 7 May 2026

Our West Lancashire

Member of parliament

Ashley Dalton

West Lancashire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictWest LancashireE07000127
Parliamentary ConstituencyWest LancashireE14001577
WardOrmskirk WestE05014935
ParishWest Lancashire, unparished areaE43000101
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Ormskirk North & WestE02005309
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)West Lancashire 006AE01025499
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L39 1LW

Is L39 1LW (Ormskirk North & West) safe?

The area around L39 1LW records about 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near L39 1LW?

The median sale price around L39 1LW in Ormskirk North & West is £233,000 (about £260 per square foot) based on 79 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L39 1LW?

There are 9 schools close to L39 1LW, including Ormskirk Asmall Primary School (Good), Ormskirk West End School (Good) and Turning Point Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L39 1LW?

The closest station to L39 1LW is Ormskirk, about 861 m away.

How deprived is the area around L39 1LW?

L39 1LW scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,422 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L39 1LW (Ormskirk North & West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for West Lancashire covering L39 1LW is Ashley Dalton (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Charles Robert Berry (Our West Lancashire).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.