Lonmore Close Banks, West Lancashire
5 addresses across 2 postcodes (PR9), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 43303667.
- Sales: 6 recorded sales since 1995; in 2018 the median was £150,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 2 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Meols Cop, about 5.1 km (3.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 5 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 5 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Corner Surgery (Dr Mulla), about 3 km (1.9 miles) away.
- People: About 430 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 68% of households owned their home and 36% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | £150,000 | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| 2001 | 4 | £150,950 | £92,450 | £188,450 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Feb 2018 | 4 PR9 8FU | Semi-detached | £150,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2016 | 4 PR9 8FU | Semi-detached | £165,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 26 Oct 2001 | 2 PR9 8FU | Detached | £131,950 | |
| 14 Sep 2001 | 4 PR9 8FU | Semi-detached | £92,450 | New build. |
| 24 Aug 2001 | 1 PR9 8FU | Detached | £169,950 | New build. |
| 2 Jul 2001 | 3 PR9 8FU | Detached | £188,450 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 122 m². Most common: House, detached (1); House, semi-detached (1). Built: 1996-2002 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 addresses)
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 (23% of about 940 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 km (0.6 miles)
- Site of Former Greaves Hall Hospital, Greaves Hall Avenue, Banks, permissioned (230 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 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: of the 34 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 0 low and 20 very low.
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: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 2. Zone 2 is between 0.1% and 1% a year from rivers (0.1% and 0.5% from the sea), ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR9 8FU | zone 2 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| PR9 8FL | zone 2 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 5 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR9 8FL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PR9 8FU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Meols Cop 79,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) |
| Bescar Lane 2,440 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.9 km (3.6 miles) | |
| Southport 3.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 6.5 km (4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 21 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Guinea Hall Mews Banks | 310 m |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 38.3 km (24 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | The Corner Surgery (Dr Mulla) | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Banks Pharmacy | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Cambridge Road (Dental Surgery) | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Hospital | Hartley Hospital | 5.9 km (3.7 miles) |
| Police station | Southport Police Station | 5.9 km (3.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | MFG - Crossens, Crossens Cashzone | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 630 m² | 250 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 330 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 330 m² | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
Landmarks
1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cropper's Covert | Wood | 430 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Green Lane Covert | Wood | 480 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Sugar Stubbs Coverts | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Sluice Covert | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Banks Enclosed Marsh | Wetland | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Old Hollow | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.0 | 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 | 4 | 5 |
1 of the street's 5 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banks St Stephen's CofE School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 150 m | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Banks Methodist School | Primary | 2–11 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| After School Club PR9 8BL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Banks St Stephens C Of E Primary School PR9 8BL | School/college/university | 220 m | 5 Very good | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Sutton Grange Care Home PR9 8BL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Cleveland House PR9 8BL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jan 2026 |
| The Hub At Banks Community Centre PR9 8BL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 16 Dec 2023 |
| Roundabout Garage Ltd PR9 8BW | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 9 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Fareham Drive (7); On or near Greaves Close (3); On or near Woodvale Court (3); On or near Lonmore Close (2); On or near Sycamore Close (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 68% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 37% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 7% | 17% |
| Private rented | 25% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 66% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | under 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 25% | 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 | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 53% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 36% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 93% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 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
Woodvale Court · Fareham Drive · Abington Drive · Scarisbrick Close · Greaves Close · Chamberlain Close · Guinea Hall Close · Levens Close · Greaves Hall Avenue East · Plover Close · Sanderling Drive · Sycamore Close
All the streets in PR9 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.