Wordsworth Close Ormskirk, West Lancashire
25 addresses across 2 postcodes (L39), about 140 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 43301623.
23 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £320,000 across 1 sale. 11 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 9, E: 1). 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 1.2 km away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden, Halsall Lane Park, is about 230 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 41 to 43 m above sea level. 1 of its 25 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; 89% of households owned their home and 39% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 23 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 | £320,000 | £320,000 | £320,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £177,000 | £177,000 | £177,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £215,000 | £215,000 | £215,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £173,000 | £173,000 | £173,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £219,000 | £219,000 | £219,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £145,000 | £145,000 | £145,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £143,500 | £143,500 | £143,500 |
| 2014 | 3 | £162,500 | £153,000 | £175,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £145,000 | £145,000 | £145,000 |
| 2007 | 2 | £207,500 | £185,000 | £230,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Jun 2026 | 30 L39 3PN | Semi-detached | £320,000 | |
| 3 May 2024 | 18 L39 3PN | Semi-detached | £120,000 | |
| 1 Oct 2021 | 11 L39 3PN | Semi-detached | £177,000 | |
| 8 Oct 2020 | 3 L39 3PN | Semi-detached | £215,000 | |
| 10 May 2019 | 28 L39 3PN | Semi-detached | £173,000 | |
| 12 Jan 2018 | 6 L39 3PN | Terraced | £185,000 | |
| 17 Feb 2017 | 30 L39 3PN | Semi-detached | £219,000 | |
| 2 Jun 2016 | 1 L39 3PN | Semi-detached | £145,000 | |
| 3 Dec 2015 | 28 L39 3PN | Semi-detached | £143,500 | |
| 25 Jun 2014 | 24 L39 3PN | Semi-detached | £175,000 | |
| 28 May 2014 | 9 L39 3PN | Semi-detached | £162,500 | |
| 25 Mar 2014 | 18 L39 3PN | Semi-detached | £153,000 | |
| 6 Oct 2009 | 28 L39 3PN | Semi-detached | £145,000 | |
| 3 Jul 2007 | 24 L39 3PN | Semi-detached | £185,000 | |
| 25 May 2007 | 13 L39 3PN | Semi-detached | £230,000 | |
| 7 Jan 2005 | 3 L39 3PN | Semi-detached | £120,000 | |
| 1 Jul 2004 | 30 L39 3PN | Semi-detached | £179,950 | |
| 6 Jun 2003 | 18 L39 3PN | Semi-detached | £110,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2002 | 13 L39 3PN | Semi-detached | £125,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2002 | 6 L39 3PN | Terraced | £106,500 | |
| 25 Apr 2001 | 24 L39 3PN | Semi-detached | £79,950 | |
| 30 Jul 1999 | 6 L39 3PN | Terraced | £74,000 | |
| 23 Jul 1999 | 9 L39 3PN | Semi-detached | £64,000 |
Energy performance certificates
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 77 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (9); Bungalow, semi-detached (2). Built: 1967-1975 (6); 1950-1966 (3); 1976-1982 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (10).
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 (29% of about 630 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 2 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 3PN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| L39 8RA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 25 addresses are between 41 m and 43 m above sea level (42 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L39 3PN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| L39 8RA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Ormskirk 2.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km |
| Aughton Park 186,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km | |
| Town Green 410,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m, 22 within 800 m; nearest Asmall Close Ormskirk | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Concourse Skelmersdale | 8.6 km |
| Car parks | Morrisons Car Park - Ormskirk | 1.0 km |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km; nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 920 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 26.7 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 | 1.0 km |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Oak Dental Care Limited | 1.1 km |
| Hospital | Ormskirk And District General Hospital | 2.0 km |
| Police station | Lancashire Constabulary | 1.1 km |
| Cash machines | Cardiff Gate, North Pentwyn | 4.6 km |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m; nearest Halsall Lane Park 4,190 m² | 230 m |
| Largest park within 800 m | Coronation Park 6.4 ha | 620 m |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1,210 m² | 200 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 2.8 ha | 510 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1,880 m² | 850 m |
Within 800 m: 3 parks and gardens, 8.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Peter and St Paul, a listed building (Grade II*), 810 m south-east. 22 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* | 810 m south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.3 | 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 | 24 | 25 |
1 of the street's 25 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormskirk Asmall Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 120 m | No published inspection |
| Ormskirk West End School | Primary | 5–11 | 750 m | No published inspection |
| Ormskirk St Anne's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.0 km | Good (Dec 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| 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 |
| Moorgate Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | 1.2 km | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ormskirk Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km | No published inspection |
| Aughton Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km | Outstanding (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asmall County Primary School L39 3PJ | School/college/university | 170 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Eureka L39 3AX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 210 m | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Cottage Lane Mission L39 3NE | Other catering premises | 470 m | 5 Very good | 14 Oct 2026 |
| Graham Eyes High Class Butchers L39 1LZ | Retailers - other | 480 m | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2024 |
| Shell Dingle Bells L39 1LZ | Retailers - other | 480 m | 5 Very good | 11 Nov 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Whiterails Drive (12); On or near Asmall Close (5); On or near Shelley Drive (4); On or near Wordsworth Close (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 89% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 49% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 27% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 30% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 50% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 39% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 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 7 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
Cotton Drive · Whiterails Mews · Tatlocks Grange · Whiterails Drive · Brickmakers Arms Yard · Asmall Close · Tennyson Drive · Halsall Lane · Brookhouse Road · Church Hill Road · Halsall Court · Cotton Drive
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.