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L40

ORMSKIRK

Merseyside, North West, England

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L40 encompasses ORMSKIRK and its surrounding areas in Merseyside, North West.

Avg price £334,036
1yr change ▼ 6.3%
Crime 78% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£334,036

▼ 6.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

16% above national avg

Crime Rate

18.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

78% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

18 schools

Broadband Speed

307 Mbps

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.

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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

£319K £324K £330K £335K £340K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

3

Good

2

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

121,995

Population

67

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.

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307.0 Mbps

Avg Download

55.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

91%

Superfast Coverage

75%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

L4

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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Frequently Asked Questions about L40 ORMSKIRK

What is the average house price in L40 ORMSKIRK?
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 ORMSKIRK 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 is the population of L40 ORMSKIRK?
The population of L40 (ORMSKIRK) is approximately 121,995 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 32% of homes are owner-occupied, 12% are privately rented, and 14% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in L40 ORMSKIRK?
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.

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