Douglas Drive Ormskirk, West Lancashire
35 addresses across 2 postcodes (L39), about 150 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 43301499.
32 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £227,500 across 3 sales. 13 homes have an energy certificate (C: 6, D: 7). No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in West Lancashire costs £2,456 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is Ormskirk, about 1.1 km away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden is about 180 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 36 to 37 m above sea level. 1 of its 35 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Ormskirk Medical Practice, about 1.1 km away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km. About 320 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 92% of households owned their home and 31% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 25 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 | £227,500 | £206,000 | £235,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | £174,000 | £168,000 | £180,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £197,000 | £197,000 | £197,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £163,750 | £140,000 | £187,500 |
| 2012 | 1 | £157,000 | £157,000 | £157,000 |
| 2009 | 2 | £186,275 | £172,500 | £200,050 |
| 2008 | 2 | £170,288 | £168,000 | £172,575 |
| 2007 | 2 | £191,000 | £182,000 | £200,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £154,000 | £154,000 | £154,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £172,500 | £172,500 | £172,500 |
| 2003 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £107,500 | £107,500 | £107,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Oct 2023 | 32 L39 1LJ | Semi-detached | £206,000 | |
| 1 Aug 2023 | 5 L39 1LJ | Semi-detached | £235,000 | |
| 31 Jan 2023 | 7 L39 1LJ | Semi-detached | £227,500 | |
| 3 Nov 2020 | 28 L39 1LJ | Semi-detached | £180,000 | |
| 3 Nov 2020 | 15 L39 1LJ | Semi-detached | £168,000 | |
| 29 Mar 2019 | 7 L39 1LJ | Semi-detached | £197,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2014 | 1 L39 1LJ | Semi-detached | £140,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 15 Jul 2014 | 25 L39 1LJ | Semi-detached | £187,500 | |
| 6 Feb 2014 | 3 L39 1LJ | Semi-detached | £140,000 | |
| 24 Aug 2012 | 23 L39 1LJ | Semi-detached | £157,000 | |
| 23 Oct 2009 | 20 L39 1LJ | Detached | £172,500 | |
| 27 Jul 2009 | 27 L39 1LJ | Semi-detached | £200,050 | |
| 19 Dec 2008 | 19 L39 1LJ | Semi-detached | £172,575 | |
| 11 Jul 2008 | 19 L39 1LJ | Semi-detached | £168,000 | |
| 20 Aug 2007 | 30 L39 1LJ | Semi-detached | £200,000 | |
| 20 Aug 2007 | 17 L39 1LJ | Semi-detached | £182,000 | |
| 3 Mar 2006 | 19 L39 1LJ | Semi-detached | £154,000 | |
| 20 Dec 2004 | 5 L39 1LJ | Semi-detached | £172,500 | |
| 5 Jun 2003 | 28 L39 1LJ | Semi-detached | £125,000 | |
| 8 Nov 2002 | 15 L39 1LJ | Semi-detached | £107,500 | |
| 5 Oct 2001 | 20 L39 1LJ | Detached | £72,500 | |
| 24 Jan 2001 | 31 L39 1LJ | Semi-detached | £65,000 | |
| 21 Jul 2000 | 4 L39 1LJ | Semi-detached | £60,000 | |
| 14 Apr 2000 | 28 L39 1LJ | Semi-detached | £64,000 | |
| 31 Jan 2000 | 14 L39 1LJ | Semi-detached | £86,000 | |
| 28 Jan 2000 | 33 L39 1LJ | Semi-detached | £56,000 | |
| 11 Jun 1999 | 13 L39 1LJ | Semi-detached | £54,000 | |
| 30 Jun 1998 | 27 L39 1LJ | Semi-detached | £72,500 | |
| 19 Sep 1997 | 22 L39 1LJ | Semi-detached | £57,250 | |
| 12 Sep 1997 | 25 L39 1LJ | Semi-detached | £65,500 | |
| 8 Mar 1996 | 6 L39 1LJ | Semi-detached | £63,000 | |
| 27 Oct 1995 | 10 L39 1LJ | Semi-detached | £52,000 |
Energy performance certificates
13 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 86 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (13). Built: 1950-1966 (9); 1967-1975 (3); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (11).
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 C (58% of about 530 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 (920 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
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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.
Height above sea level
The street's 35 addresses are between 36 m and 37 m above sea level (37 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L39 1LE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| L39 1LJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Ormskirk 2.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km |
| Aughton Park 186,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km | |
| Town Green 410,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m, 27 within 800 m; nearest Ludlow Drive Ormskirk | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Concourse Skelmersdale | 8.4 km |
| Car parks | Morrisons Car Park - Ormskirk | 1.2 km |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km; nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 510 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 27.1 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Ormskirk Medical Practice | 1.1 km |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest The Clocktower Pharmacy | 1.1 km |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Oak Dental Care Limited | 1.2 km |
| Hospital | Ormskirk And District General Hospital | 2.0 km |
| Police station | Lancashire Constabulary | 1.1 km |
| Cash machines | Cardiff Gate, North Pentwyn | 4.1 km |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 2.0 ha | 180 m |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 10 m² | 150 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 2.4 ha | 360 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1,880 m² | 690 m |
Within 800 m: 2 parks and gardens, 2.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Peter and St Paul, a listed building (Grade II*), 890 m south. 9 listed buildings are within 1.0 km, 1 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* | 890 m south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Smithy Wood | Wood | 2.1 km east |
| The Spinney | Wood | 2.2 km east |
| Ruff Wood | Wood | 2.5 km south-east |
| Lady's Walk Wood | Wood | 2.5 km east |
| The Lake | Lake or reservoir | 3.6 km north-west |
| Halsall Hill | Hill | 4.1 km west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.1 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 34 | 35 |
1 of the street's 35 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormskirk West End School | Primary | 5–11 | 220 m | No published inspection |
| Ormskirk Asmall Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 450 m | No published inspection |
| Ormskirk Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km | No published inspection |
| Ormskirk St Anne's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km | Good (Dec 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Moorgate Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | 1.4 km | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Bede's Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Dingle Bells L39 1LZ | Retailers - other | 130 m | 5 Very good | 11 Nov 2024 |
| Graham Eyes High Class Butchers L39 1LZ | Retailers - other | 130 m | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2024 |
| Courtfield Lodge L39 1LG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 160 m | 4 Good | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Ormskirk West End Primary School L39 1PA | School/college/university | 260 m | 5 Very good | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Portico At West End L39 1PA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 260 m | 5 Very good | 23 Sep 2026 |
| The Yew Tree L39 1PD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 m | 4 Good | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Asmall County Primary School L39 3PJ | School/college/university | 420 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Toby Carvery L39 1NN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 430 m | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2026 |
| The Hayfield L39 1NN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 430 m | 5 Very good | 30 Oct 2024 |
| The Cherry House L39 1NN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m | 4 Good | 10 Sep 2026 |
| Viva La Pizza L39 1NL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 470 m | 4 Good | 1 Sep 2026 |
| County Fish Bar L39 1NL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 470 m | 5 Very good | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Best One L39 1NL | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 470 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Anukha Take-Away L39 1NL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 470 m | 4 Good | 17 Aug 2026 |
| Deli-licious L39 1NL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 470 m | 4 Good | 24 Nov 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Ludlow Drive (9); On or near Fairfield Close (8); On or near Marians Drive (3); On or near Douglas Drive (2); On or near Fairfield Drive (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 92% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 55% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 35% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 27% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 63% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 54% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 31% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 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
Ludlow Drive · Haslam Drive · Fairfield Drive · Southport Road · Courtgreen · Rutland Crescent · Fairfield Close · Hurlston Drive · Marians Drive · Grimshaw Lane · Marians Drive · Heskin Lane
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.