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L39 4RB

Knowsley Road

Ormskirk East

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Overview

Postcode L39 4RB 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 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 nearest station is Ormskirk, about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Coronation Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
3.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

2/10

Ormskirk Town & East has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,537 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 22% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Ormskirk Town & East has a high crime rate, with approximately 66.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.5%

Approximately 3.5% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 299 ft away from L39 4RB.

Flood risk

No risk

Ormskirk Town & East near L39 4RB 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L39 4RB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Ormskirk

N/A

Walking directions to Ormskirk
1 mi

Aughton Park

N/A

Walking directions to Aughton Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L39 4RB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miCoronation ParkLargeWalking directions to Coronation Park
0.1 miVictoria ParkSmallWalking directions to Victoria Park

Area Profile

Population
265
Population density
4,308.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.54(+27%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.2(-10%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.39(-18%)
Public order
3.52(-65%)
Shoplifting
2.46(-57%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
246
92.83%
Other White
8
3.02%
Indian
2
0.75%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.75%
Pakistani
1
0.38%
Total population: 265

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
100
39.53%
Level 4+ (Degree)
92
36.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
7.91%
No qualifications
12
4.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
12
4.74%
Total 16+ residents: 253

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
44
38.94%
Private landlord or letting agency
40
35.4%
Owns with a mortgage
23
20.35%
Social rents from council
3
2.65%
Shared ownership
1
0.88%
Total households: 113

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 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L39 4RB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L39 4RB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 May 202627, Grammar School Court, Ormskirk, L39 4PYFlatsLeasehold£150,500
16 Jan 202616, Grammar School Court, Ormskirk, L39 4PYFlatsLeasehold£158,000
31 Oct 20258, Grammar School Court, Ormskirk, L39 4PYFlatsLeasehold£220,000
08 Apr 20256, Grammar School Court, Ormskirk, L39 4PYFlatsLeasehold£186,100
02 Apr 2026Grange Court, Windmill Avenue, Ormskirk, L39 4QBOtherFreehold£500,000

Schools

In the L39 4RB 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 4RB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableThe Acorns SchoolPupil referral unit

Good

0.2 miNurseryMoorgate Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableTurning Point AcademyOther independent school

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L39 4RB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L39 4RB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miThe Local40 Moor Street, Ormskirk, L39 2AQWalking directions to The Local
0.1 miCo-op Food52 Wigan Rd, Ormskirk, L39 2AUWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miM&S FoodhallPark Road, West Lancashire, L39 3BLWalking directions to M&S Foodhall
0.3 miAldiPark Road, Lancashire, L39 3RNWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miMorrisonsPark Road, Lancashire, L39 3RBWalking directions to Morrisons

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 4RB, 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 007AE01025488
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L39 4RB

Is L39 4RB (Ormskirk Town & East) safe?

The area around L39 4RB 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near L39 4RB?

The median sale price around L39 4RB 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 4RB?

There are 12 schools close to L39 4RB, including The Acorns School (Good), Moorgate Nursery School (Good) and Turning Point Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L39 4RB?

The closest station to L39 4RB is Ormskirk, about 392 m away.

How deprived is the area around L39 4RB?

L39 4RB scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,537 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L39 4RB (Ormskirk Town & East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for West Lancashire covering L39 4RB 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.