Mossfields Mossy Lea, West Lancashire
25 addresses across 1 postcode (WN6), about 30 m long. USRN 43388966.
- Sales: 9 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £215,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 21 homes have an energy certificate (C: 14, D: 5, E: 2).
- 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 D; 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 Appley Bridge, about 3.5 km (2.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 2.3 km (1.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 96 m above sea level.
- Noise: 12 of its 25 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Coppull Medical Practice, about 2.9 km (1.8 miles) away.
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 75% of households owned their home and 31% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £215,000 | £215,000 | £215,000 |
| 2024 | 2 | £113,500 | £110,000 | £117,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £144,500 | £144,500 | £144,500 |
| 2017 | 1 | £174,000 | £174,000 | £174,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £85,000 | £85,000 | £85,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £71,000 | £71,000 | £71,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jun 2026 | 13 WN6 9RU | Terraced | £215,000 | |
| 13 Sep 2024 | 8 WN6 9RU | Flat or maisonette | £117,000 | Leasehold. |
| 27 Jun 2024 | 5 WN6 9RU | Flat or maisonette | £110,000 | Leasehold. |
| 18 Jun 2020 | 17 WN6 9RU | Terraced | £144,500 | |
| 19 Jul 2019 | 16 WN6 9RU | Terraced | £122,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 30 Jan 2019 | 16 WN6 9RU | Other | £87,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 28 Jul 2017 | 14 WN6 9RU | Terraced | £174,000 | |
| 10 Nov 2014 | 5 WN6 9RU | Flat or maisonette | £85,000 | Leasehold. |
| 27 Mar 2006 | 23 WN6 9RU | Terraced | £71,000 |
Energy performance certificates
21 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 61 m². Most common: Flat (11); House, mid-terrace (7); House, end-terrace (3). Built: 1950-1966 (16); 1967-1975 (4); 1930-1949 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (14); owner-occupied (7).
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 D (29% of about 700 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)
- Corner House, 9 Wood Lane, Mossy Lea, not permissioned (810 m (0.5 miles))
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 5 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 96 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN6 9RU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Appley Bridge 126,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Parbold 99,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) | |
| Gathurst 74,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mossfields Mossy Lea | 40 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Chorley Town Centre | 6.9 km (4.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 32 km (20 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Coppull Medical Practice | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Cohens Chemist | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Rodenhurst (Dental Surgery) | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Wrightington Hospital Orthopaedic Centre Elective Surgical Hub | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Police station | Standish Police Station | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | MFG - Crow Orchard, Wrightington Cashzone | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 3.7 ha | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,610 m² | 250 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,940 m² | 200 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 7,670 m² | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
Landmarks
8 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Oaks Wood | Wood | 770 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Chisnall Wood | Wood | 860 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Courage Low Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Old Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Foumart's Hill | Hill | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south |
| Welch Whittle Bottoms | Valley | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 11 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 13 | 25 |
12 of the street's 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrightington Mossy Lea Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 180 m | No published inspection |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Coppull St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivaj of India WN6 9RN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 4 Good | 11 May 2026 |
| Wrightington Mossy Lea Primary School WN6 9RN | School/college/university | 90 m | 5 Very good | 13 Mar 2025 |
| The Yard Coffee Co. WN6 9RS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 90 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Pingawings Pre School WN6 9SA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 120 m | 5 Very good | 10 Mar 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Orchard Gardens (4); On or near Hind'S Head Avenue (4); On or near Mossy Lea Road (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 75% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 44% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 15% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 33% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 31% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 43% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 13% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 31% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 23% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 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
- WN6 9RU: 25 addresses of 27 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Orchard Gardens · Broadhurst Lane · Hind's Head Avenue · Chisnall Avenue · Manse Avenue
All the streets in WN6 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.