L40 — ORMSKIRK | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in L40

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in L40 is £334,036, which is 32% above the Merseyside average of £252,845.

Properties in L40 cost 16.4% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in L40 have fallen 6.3% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£447,517	413
Semi-detached	£253,909	402
Terraced	£219,724	162
Flat	£159,443	88
All types	£334,036	1129

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in L40

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 18.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, L40 has a crime rate well 78% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

6.9 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.4 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

5.6 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

2.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in L40

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

L40 has 18 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Burscough Village Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Ormskirk Lathom Park Church of England Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Burscough Bridge St John's Church of England Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Westhead Lathom St James' Church of England Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Burscough Bridge Methodist School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

121,995

Population

Median Age

32%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

32.0%

Private rent

12.0%

Social rent

14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in L40 are 307.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

307.0 Mbps

Avg Download

55.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

91%

Superfast Coverage

75%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in L40 is collected by West Lancashire. The Band D rate is £2,153/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

L40 — ORMSKIRK

Area Summary

L40 (ORMSKIRK) offers property prices near the national average (£334,036), low crime (78% below national average), 18 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (307 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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£338K

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in L40?

The average house price in L40 (ORMSKIRK) is £334,036, based on 1129 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 16% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 6.3% over the past year.

Is L40 a safe area to live?

Crime in L40 is significantly below the national average (18.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (6.9 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (5.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in L40?

There are 18 schools in or near L40. 17% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. 2 schools require improvement.

What is the council tax in L40?

Council tax in L40 is collected by West Lancashire. The Band D rate is £2,153 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in L40?

The average broadband download speed in L40 is 307 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 91% of premises, ultrafast to 75%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in L40 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 32% of homes in L40 are owner-occupied. 12% are privately rented and 14% are social housing. The total population is approximately 121,995.