Atkinson Road Ormskirk, West Lancashire
59 addresses across 3 postcodes (L39), about 300 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 43388991.
51 homes have an energy certificate (B: 51). 17 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in West Lancashire costs £2,456 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 78% to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is Ormskirk, about 240 m away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden, Coronation Park, is about 660 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 38 to 41 m above sea level. 3 of its 59 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Ormskirk Medical Practice, about 390 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km. About 520 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 58% of households owned their home and 44% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 58 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
51 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 69 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (28); Flat (20); House, end-terrace (2). Built: 2019 (51). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (51).
Council tax
What each band costs in West Lancashire in 2026-27: Band D £2,456 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,637 | £1,910 | £2,183 | £2,456 | £3,002 | £3,548 | £4,094 | £4,912 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (42% of about 1,000 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1.0 km
- The Bath House, 130 Burscough Street, Ormskirk, permissioned (140 m)
- The Windmill, 24 Wigan Road, Ormskirk, permissioned (600 m)
- Land at Ormskirk & District General Hospital, Pinfold Road, Ormskirk, not permissioned (750 m)
- Site of Former 111 Aughton Street, Ormskirk, not permissioned (940 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 9 addresses are in areas at high risk, 8 at medium risk and 15 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| L39 2ZB | not in 2 or 3 | 8 / 7 / 12 | unlikely |
| L39 2ZA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| L39 2AN | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 1 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 59 addresses are between 38 m and 41 m above sea level (39 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L39 2AN | 100% | 78% | 78% | 0% |
| L39 2ZA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| L39 2ZB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Ormskirk 2.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 240 m |
| Aughton Park 186,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km | |
| Town Green 410,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.6 km | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m, 36 within 800 m; nearest Hattersley Court Ormskirk | 260 m |
| Bus or coach station | Concourse Skelmersdale | 7.4 km |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m; nearest Morrisons Car Park - Ormskirk | 770 m |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km; nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 280 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 26.4 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Ormskirk Medical Practice | 390 m |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Ormskirk Pharmacy | 390 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Oak Dental Care Limited | 460 m |
| Hospital | Ormskirk And District General Hospital | 1.0 km |
| Police station | Lancashire Constabulary | 350 m |
| Cash machines | Cardiff Gate, North Pentwyn | 3.9 km |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m; nearest Coronation Park 6.4 ha | 660 m |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 300 m² | 430 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 2.8 ha | 470 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 910 m² | 250 m |
Within 800 m: 2 parks and gardens, 6.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Peter and St Paul, a listed building (Grade II*), 530 m south-west. 46 listed buildings are within 1.0 km, 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Peter and St Paul | Listed building, Grade II* | 530 m south-west |
| Water Tower on Tower Hill | Listed building, Grade II* | 580 m east |
| Bath Lodge | Listed building, Grade II* | 950 m north-east |
| Cross Hall moated site | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Smithy Wood | Wood | 1.2 km east |
| The Spinney | Wood | 1.4 km east |
| Ruff Wood | Wood | 1.5 km south-east |
| Postillion Cap | Lake or reservoir | 4.2 km east |
| Goose Island | Island | 4.5 km east |
| Lowry Hill | Hill | 4.7 km north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 56 | 59 |
3 of the street's 59 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormskirk Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 320 m | No published inspection |
| Ormskirk West End School | Primary | 5–11 | 860 m | No published inspection |
| Moorgate Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | 870 m | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ormskirk St Anne's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km | Good (Dec 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ormskirk School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Ormskirk Asmall Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km | No published inspection |
| St Bede's Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl L39 2ZA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 60 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jan 2024 |
| Cheungs Chinese Take Away L39 2EY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Grimshaw Lane Dairies L39 2YT | Distributors/Transporters | 120 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jun 2023 |
| Martin's Caterers L39 2YT | Other catering premises | 120 m | 5 Very good | 20 Oct 2025 |
| KFC L39 2AN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Costa Coffee L39 2AN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Home Bargains L39 2AN | Retailers - other | 200 m | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Iceland Food Warehouse L39 2AN | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 200 m | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Brake Coffee & Kitchen L39 2YN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Ormskirk Division Agricultural Club L39 2EL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 260 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 7 Dec 2023 |
| The Fat Italian L39 2XP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 5 Very good | 11 Nov 2024 |
| The Railway Hotel L39 2BJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 330 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Derby Day Care Centre L39 2BW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 360 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Aramark@University of Derby | School/college/university | 390 m | 5 Very good | 14 Oct 2022 |
| Lost and Found Cafe Bar and Social L39 2BY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 3 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Atkinson Road (22); On or near Jubilee Avenue (7); On or near Ashcroft Avenue (7); On or near Ormskirk (5); On or near Station Road (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 58% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 24% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 22% | 17% |
| Private rented | 20% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 65% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 15% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 33% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 52% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 44% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Tudor Court · Ashcroft Avenue · Hardacre Street · Chestnut Court · Station Road · Hattersley Way · Pennington Court · Jubilee Avenue · New Court Way · Owen Avenue · Hattersley Court · Bath Springs
All the streets in L39 and across West Lancashire.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.