Postcode L39 2BW is located in an urban city, within the Ormskirk East area of West Lancashire in the North West region, and forms part of the Ormskirk Town & East area. It has very low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 66.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ormskirk Town & East is £45,980 per year. The median sale price in Ormskirk East is £260,000 (around £263 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £196,238 and £340,000. The nearest station is Ormskirk, about 0.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Victoria Park.
Ormskirk Town & East has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,114 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 14% least deprived areas in England.
Ormskirk Town & East has a high crime rate, with approximately 66.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 51.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Ormskirk Town & East is £45,980 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 303 ft away from L39 2BW.
Ormskirk Town & East near L39 2BW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Ormskirk located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Ormskirk | N/A | Walking directions to Ormskirk |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Victoria Park | Small | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 (about £263 per square foot) in Ormskirk East area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £815,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £500,000 | £329 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £265,000 | £267 |
| Terraced | 18 | £205,000 | £222 |
| Flats | 11 | £162,500 | £229 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £290,000 | £165,000 | £175,000 | £165,000 |
| 2017 | £282,000 | £120,000 | £180,250 | £162,250 |
| 2018 | £360,000 | £119,000 | £189,000 | £157,000 |
| 2019 | £292,500 | £123,750 | £200,000 | £165,000 |
| 2020 | £360,000 | £122,000 | £200,000 | £179,950 |
| 2021 | £380,000 | £112,500 | £225,000 | £182,750 |
| 2022 | £460,000 | £127,500 | £245,000 | £208,000 |
| 2023 | £442,500 | £139,000 | £247,500 | £195,000 |
| 2024 | £425,000 | £142,500 | £231,000 | £192,000 |
| 2025 | £420,000 | £118,500 | £250,000 | £205,000 |
| 2026 | £525,000 | £162,500 | £265,000 | £210,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £217 | £236 | £208 | £200 |
| 2017 | £252 | £133 | £207 | £184 |
| 2018 | £234 | £172 | £199 | £198 |
| 2019 | £232 | £158 | £213 | £188 |
| 2020 | £232 | £168 | £222 | £199 |
| 2021 | £263 | £161 | £232 | £194 |
| 2022 | £307 | £199 | £264 | £255 |
| 2023 | £277 | £219 | £237 | £228 |
| 2024 | £306 | £243 | £253 | £217 |
| 2025 | £310 | £178 | £285 | £211 |
| 2026 | £331 | £229 | £270 | £225 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L39 2BW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct 2025 | 57, Derby Street, Ormskirk, L39 2BW | Terraced | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 68, Derby Street, Ormskirk, L39 2DE | Terraced | Freehold | £205,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2025 | 6, Greetby Walk, Ormskirk, L39 2BU | Terraced | Leasehold | £270,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 30, Bath Springs, Ormskirk, L39 2XP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £292,000 | |
| 14 Apr 2025 | 1, Bath Springs, Ormskirk, L39 2XP | Flats | Leasehold | £130,000 |
In the L39 2BW postcode area, located within Ormskirk Town & East, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Ormskirk Church of England Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Jan 2015. | |
Ormskirk Church of England Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 7 Jan 2015
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| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | The Acorns School | Pupil referral unit | Ofsted rating. Inspected 22 Jan 2013. | |
The Acorns School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 22 Jan 2013
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| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Ormskirk School | Academy sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 7 Jan 2025. | |
Ormskirk School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 7 Jan 2025
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8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of L39 2BW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 52 Wigan Rd, Ormskirk, L39 2AU | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Atkinson Road, West Lancashire, L39 2ZA | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | The Local | 40 Moor Street, Ormskirk, L39 2AQ | Walking directions to The Local |
| 0.3 mi | Wigan Road Stores | 112 Wigan Road, Lancashire, L39 2BA | Walking directions to Wigan Road Stores |
| 0.3 mi | M&S Foodhall | Park Road, West Lancashire, L39 3BL | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
Annual council tax rates for West Lancashire district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for L39 2BW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Michael John Crompton
Ormskirk East - Elected 7 May 2026
Ashley Dalton
West Lancashire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around L39 2BW records about 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.
The median sale price around L39 2BW in Ormskirk East is £260,000 (about £263 per square foot) based on 86 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to L39 2BW, including Ormskirk Church of England Primary School (Good), The Acorns School (Good) and Ormskirk School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to L39 2BW is Ormskirk, about 206 m away.
L39 2BW scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 28,114 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for West Lancashire covering L39 2BW is Ashley Dalton (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Michael John Crompton (Our West Lancashire).