Formby Lane Ormskirk, West Lancashire
47 addresses across 3 postcodes (L39), about 800 m (0.5 miles) long, classed as a b road. USRN 43300760.
- Energy: 28 homes have an energy certificate (C: 8, D: 15, E: 4, F: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in West Lancashire costs £2,456 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 83% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Town Green, about 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 610 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 48 to 61 m above sea level.
- Noise: 38 of its 47 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Aughton Surgery, about 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away.
- People: About 650 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 91% of households owned their home and 36% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 4 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often vehicle crime.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
28 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 162 m². Most common: House, detached (14); Bungalow, detached (11); House, semi-detached (3). Built: 1950-1966 (6); 1930-1949 (5); 1976-1982 (4). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (22); rented (private) (1).
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (25% of about 1,140 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: yes, West Lancashire.
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, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 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 3LD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| L39 3LF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| L39 3RG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 47 addresses are between 48 m and 61 m above sea level (55 m on average); the ground rises about 13 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L39 3LD | 100% | 83% | 83% | 0% |
| L39 3LF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| L39 3RG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Town Green 410,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Aughton Park 186,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Ormskirk 2.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Eastmead Aughton | 260 m |
| Bus or coach station | Concourse Skelmersdale | 9.3 km (5.8 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Liverpool Belfast Ferry Terminal Bootle | 13.5 km (8.4 miles) |
| Car parks | Morrisons Car Park - Ormskirk | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 24.6 km (15 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Aughton Surgery | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rowlands Pharmacy | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Aughton Dental Practice | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Ormskirk And District General Hospital | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Police station | Lancashire Constabulary | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | Shell Maghull Cashzone | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.1 ha | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 310 m² | 210 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.5 ha | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2,300 m² | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 2.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Holt Green | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Boundary Plantation | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Ruff Wood | Wood | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) east |
| Byrer's Plantation | Wood | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) south-east |
| Halsall Hill | Hill | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) north-west |
| Massam's Wood | Wood | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 18 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 14 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 9 | 47 |
38 of the street's 47 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for West Lancashire: see them on the West Lancashire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aughton St Michael's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Aughton Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Aughton Town Green Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Bede's Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EG On The Move Ltd L39 3LW | Retailers - other | 280 m | 4 Good | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Aughton Starbucks L39 3LW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 m | 5 Very good | 7 Oct 2026 |
| Moss Delf Coffee L39 5DZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 5 Very good | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Aughton Stores L39 5DZ | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 2 Improvement necessary | 16 Oct 2023 |
| Aughton Chippy L39 5DZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Feb 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near East Mead (2); On or near Hill Rise View (1); On or near Beaufort Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 91% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 55% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 31% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 37% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 56% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 47% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 36% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 8 to 10 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
- L39 3LD: 40 addresses of 42 in the postcode
- L39 3LF: 4 addresses
- L39 3RG: 3 addresses of 36 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Cirrus Drive · Beaufort Close · Northway · Bracknel Way · East Mead · Hill Rise View · Narrow Lane · Croft Heys · Noel Gate · Pine Crest · Cherry Tree Lane · Fernhurst Gate
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 industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.