Postcode sector · Ormskirk

L39 3 area guide

Who lives in L39 3, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.

Council: West Lancashire
Region: North West
Population: 11,725 (2024)

L39 3Postcode sector · Ormskirk

At a glance

What L39 3 is like

The L39 3 postcode sector in West Lancashire covers 92 live postcodes and is home to about 11,725 people across 8 census neighbourhoods. 75% of households own their home, 14.7% rent privately and 8.6% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 20–24, and 45.5% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more affluent parts of England. Higher-harm crime is around the national middle. Homes in L39 3 sold for a median of £270,000 over the year to August 2026.

Scores

How L39 3 compares

Each figure is set against England as a whole. Follow a score for the detail behind it.

AffluenceMore

8.0/ 10

Less deprived than most — decile 1 is the most deprived tenth of England, 10 the least.

CrimeMore

4/ 10

Around the middle — 18.9 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.

House pricesMore

£270,000

Median over 45 sales in L39 3, +5.9% on the year before.

TransportMore

7.0/ 10

Very good — 2 stations within a mile, 25 bus stops within 800m.

SchoolsMore

100%

of 5 rated schools in L39 3 are good or better.

Household incomeMore

£52,945

Average a year, before tax — higher than 50% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.

What stands out

Worth knowing before you invest

Only flagged where this area is materially different from the national picture.

01
A student area
14.3% of adults are full-time students, against 7.9% across England. Expect HMO demand and term-time turnover.
02
Among the more affluent placesPositive
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 8.0 of 10 — less deprived than most of England.
03
Prices risingPositive
The median sale price in L39 3 is up 5.9% on the year before.
04
An older population
27.7% of residents are 65 or over, against 18.4% across England.
05
Well connectedPositive
2 stations within a mile and 25 bus stops within a ten-minute walk.

Questions

L39 3 FAQs

Is L39 3 a good place to live?

Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 8.0 of 10, where 10 is the least deprived tenth of England. Higher-harm crime runs at 18.9 per 1,000 people a year, band 4 of 10 nationally. 100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better. Transport connectivity scores 7.0 out of 10 (very good).

How much does a house cost in L39 3?

The median sale price over the last year was £270,000.

Homes in L39 3 sold for a median of £270,000 across 45 sales in the year to August 2026, +5.9% on the year before. Prices come from HM Land Registry's record of every residential sale.

Is L39 3 safe?

How crime here compares with the rest of the country.

Higher-harm crime — violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences — runs at 18.9 offences per 1,000 people a year around L39 3, well below the 31.1 average across England and Wales, band 4 of 10.

Who lives in L39 3?

Age, home ownership and housing from the census.

The biggest age group is 20–24, at 10.2% of residents. 75% of households own their home. The most common home is semi-detached (46%).

Which council covers L39 3?

L39 3 is in West Lancashire.

L39 3 is in West Lancashire, in North West. Council tax, planning applications and bin collections are handled there.

How well connected is L39 3?

Connectivity scores 7.0 out of 10.

There are 25 bus stops within 800m and 2 stations and tram stops within a mile, scoring 7.0 out of 10 (very good). The nearest station is Ormskirk Rail Station, 0.6 miles away.

Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.

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