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L39 2XJ

Derby Hill Crescent

Ormskirk East

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Detailed insights for L39 2XJ

Overview

Postcode L39 2XJ is located in an urban city, within the Ormskirk East ward of West Lancashire in the North West region, and forms part of the Ormskirk Town & East area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 37.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 66% 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 nearest station is Ormskirk, about 0.3 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.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Ormskirk Town & East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,367 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 26% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Ormskirk Town & East has a low crime rate, with approximately 37.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2%

Approximately 2.0% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Ormskirk Town & East is £45,980 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near L39 2XJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Ormskirk Town & East near L39 2XJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Ormskirk located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L39 2XJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Ormskirk

N/A

Walking directions to Ormskirk

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L39 2XJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miVictoria ParkSmallWalking directions to Victoria Park

Area Profile

Population
366
Population density
6,524.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.35(-29%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.05(-55%)
Public order
5.86(-42%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.2(-76%)
Other theft
2.2(-67%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
333
90.74%
Other White
11
3%
African
6
1.63%
Indian
5
1.36%
White and Black African (mixed)
5
1.36%
Total population: 367

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
138
47.75%
Level 3 (A level)
49
16.96%
No qualifications
30
10.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
10.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
6.92%
Total 16+ residents: 289

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
66
43.71%
Owns outright
55
36.42%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
17.88%
Social rents from council
2
1.32%
Other social rented
1
0.66%
Total households: 151

Property prices in Ormskirk East

Median price£260,000
Price per sq ft£254
Sales (last 12 months)78
Typical range (middle 50%)£205K – £410K

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 (about £254 per square foot) in Ormskirk East area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £815,000.

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 East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£462,500£331
Semi-Detached33£260,000£268
Terraced16£205,000£217
Flats10£154,250£205

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ormskirk East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ormskirk East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£422,500£118,500£250,000£205,000
2026£519,500£154,250£265,000£185,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ormskirk East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ormskirk East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£287£211
2026£343£223£272£220
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ormskirk East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L39 2XJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L39 2XJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Apr 202641, Derby Hill Crescent, Ormskirk, L39 2XJSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000
26 Sept 20256, Derby Hill Road, Ormskirk, L39 2XHSemi-DetachedLeasehold£230,000
20 Aug 202560, Derby Hill Road, Ormskirk, L39 2XHSemi-DetachedFreehold£187,500
28 Apr 2026Greetby Lodge, 7, Greetby Hill, Ormskirk, L39 2DPDetachedFreehold£519,500
02 May 202535, Tower Hill, Ormskirk, L39 2EESemi-DetachedFreehold£298,000

Schools

In the L39 2XJ postcode area, located within Ormskirk Town & East, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L39 2XJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryOrmskirk Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.2 miSecondaryOrmskirk SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableThe Acorns SchoolPupil referral unit

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L39 2XJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L39 2XJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miWigan Road Stores112 Wigan Road, Lancashire, L39 2BAWalking directions to Wigan Road Stores
0.2 miCo-op Food52 Wigan Rd, Ormskirk, L39 2AUWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miLidlAtkinson Road, West Lancashire, L39 2ZAWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miThe Food Warehouse1a Hattersley Way, Lancashire, L39 2ANWalking directions to The Food Warehouse
0.4 miThe Local40 Moor Street, Ormskirk, L39 2AQWalking directions to The Local

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 2XJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Michael John Crompton

Ormskirk East - 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 EastE05014934
ParishWest Lancashire, unparished areaE43000101
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Ormskirk Town & EastE02005310
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)West Lancashire 007BE01025489
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L39 2XJ

Is L39 2XJ (Ormskirk Town & East) safe?

The area around L39 2XJ records about 37 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near L39 2XJ?

The median sale price around L39 2XJ in Ormskirk Town & East is £260,000 (about £254 per square foot) based on 78 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L39 2XJ?

There are 11 schools close to L39 2XJ, including Ormskirk Church of England Primary School (Good), Ormskirk School and The Acorns School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L39 2XJ?

The closest station to L39 2XJ is Ormskirk, about 452 m away.

How deprived is the area around L39 2XJ?

L39 2XJ scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,367 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L39 2XJ (Ormskirk Town & East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for West Lancashire covering L39 2XJ 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).

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.