Is L39 0HH a safe place to live?

Yes, L39 0HH is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 10 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in L39 0HH?

The average property price in L39 0HH is currently around £275k.

What is the population of L39 0HH?

The population for the L39 0HH area is approximately 279 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis West Lancashire, North West

COAL PIT LANE, L39 0HH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COAL PIT LANE, L39 0HH.

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Population

279

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 45,800 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10

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6/10

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1/10

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8/10

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2/10

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7/10

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3/10

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8/10

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8/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. L39 0HH spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. £275k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

L39 0HH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Coal Pit Lane, 1.2km from Park Hill in West Lancashire. Administratively it sits within Bickerstaffe ward and the West Lancashire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £275k.

Census 2021 statistics for L39 0HH are sourced from Output Area E00129305 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L39 0HH. The average age is 48.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.4%

Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

54%Active

FT: 38%

Unemployed: 2%

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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 275,000

6 sales · Mean £ 264,333

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

L39 0HH has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour1

Criminal damage and arson1

Drugs1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Rainford1.7 km
Upholland4.4 km
Orrell6.5 km

Bus Stops

Coal Pit Lane0.4 km
Coal Pit Lane0.4 km