West Lancashire
38 addresses across 2 postcodes (L39), about 130 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 43300124.
31 homes have an energy certificate (C: 14, D: 11, E: 5, F: 1). 2 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 98% to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is Ormskirk, about 90 m away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden, St Helens Road Park, is about 490 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 43 to 44 m above sea level. 18 of its 38 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Ormskirk Medical Practice, about 200 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km. About 1,050 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 38% of households owned their home and 32% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 64 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
31 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 84 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (13); House, end-terrace (6); Flat (5). Built: 1900-1929 (16); 1967-1975 (8); 1930-1949 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (13); rented (social) (7); rented (private) (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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band B (40% of about 1,790 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- 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.
Listed buildings
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1.0 km
- The Bath House, 130 Burscough Street, Ormskirk, permissioned (130 m)
- The Windmill, 24 Wigan Road, Ormskirk, permissioned (480 m)
- Land at Ormskirk & District General Hospital, Pinfold Road, Ormskirk, not permissioned (560 m)
- Site of Former 111 Aughton Street, Ormskirk, not permissioned (740 m)
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 31 August 2026 to 4 September 2026: United Utilities Water Ltd, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 7 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 2XB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
| L39 2EY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 2 / 4 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 38 addresses are between 43 m and 44 m above sea level (44 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L39 2EY | 98% | 98% | 98% | 0% |
| L39 2XB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Ormskirk 2.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 90 m |
| Aughton Park 186,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km | |
| Town Green 410,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m, 38 within 800 m; nearest Railway Station Ormskirk | 120 m |
| Bus or coach station | Concourse Skelmersdale | 7.5 km |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m; nearest Morrisons Car Park - Ormskirk | 580 m |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km; nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 150 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 26.2 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Ormskirk Medical Practice | 200 m |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Ormskirk Pharmacy | 200 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Oak Dental Care Limited | 260 m |
| Hospital | Ormskirk And District General Hospital | 930 m |
| Police station | Lancashire Constabulary | 160 m |
| Cash machines | Cardiff Gate, North Pentwyn | 4.1 km |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m; nearest St Helens Road Park 4,830 m² | 490 m |
| Largest park within 800 m | Coronation Park 6.4 ha | 490 m |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 300 m² | 390 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 2.8 ha | 400 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1,880 m² | 340 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*), 380 m west. 48 listed buildings are within 1.0 km, 2 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* | 380 m west |
| Water Tower on Tower Hill | Listed building, Grade II* | 640 m east |
| Cross Hall moated site | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Smithy Wood | Wood | 1.3 km east |
| Ruff Wood | Wood | 1.5 km south-east |
| The Spinney | Wood | 1.6 km east |
| Postillion Cap | Lake or reservoir | 4.3 km east |
| Goose Island | Island | 4.6 km east |
| Halsall Hill | Hill | 4.8 km west |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 17 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 20 | 38 |
18 of the street's 38 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 | 420 m | No published inspection |
| Moorgate Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | 670 m | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ormskirk St Anne's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 870 m | Good (Dec 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ormskirk West End School | Primary | 5–11 | 940 m | No published inspection |
| Ormskirk Asmall Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.0 km | No published inspection |
| 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 |
| St Bede's Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 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 |
| Aughton Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km | Outstanding (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grimshaw Lane Dairies L39 2YT | Distributors/Transporters | 90 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jun 2023 |
| Martin's Caterers L39 2YT | Other catering premises | 90 m | 5 Very good | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Brake Coffee & Kitchen L39 2YN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Ormskirk Division Agricultural Club L39 2EL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 130 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 7 Dec 2023 |
| The Railway Hotel L39 2BJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 140 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Cheungs Chinese Take Away L39 2EY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Lost and Found Cafe Bar and Social L39 2BY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Food 4 U L39 2ES | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 m | 4 Good | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Spiritz L39 2ES | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 22 Feb 2023 |
| Mylo & Co L39 2ES | Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 m | 5 Very good | 17 Apr 2023 |
| Nova Kitchen & Bar L39 2ES | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Lidl L39 2ZA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 260 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jan 2024 |
| The Fat Italian L39 2XP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 11 Nov 2024 |
| Piri Piri L39 2DN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 4 Good | 21 Mar 2025 |
| B & M Bargains L39 2DN | Retailers - other | 280 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Atkinson Road (22); On or near Parking Area (10); On or near A570 (7); On or near Railway Approach (7); On or near Ormskirk (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 24 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 38% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 17% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 20% | 17% |
| Private rented | 42% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 47% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 11% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 9% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 22% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 48% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 5% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 19% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 51% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 32% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 7% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 4 to 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.
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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.