L39 1LJ is a sought-after residential area on Douglas Drive, 0.8km from Narrow Moss in Ormskirk. Administratively it sits within Scott ward and the West Lancashire constituency.
For serious buyers, L39 1LJ is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 92% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £231k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for L39 1LJ are sourced from Output Area E00129482 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DOUGLAS DRIVE, L39 1LJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOUGLAS DRIVE, L39 1LJ.
322
47
£ 45,200 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. L39 1LJ's low deprivation rank, 92% ownership, and £231k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £231k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L39 1LJ. The average age is 46.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 197,000
5 sales · Mean £ 201,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
L39 1LJ has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ormskirk West End School
Ormskirk Asmall Primary School
Ormskirk Church of England Primary School
Moorgate Nursery School
Ormskirk St Anne's Catholic Primary School
St Bede's Catholic High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Ormskirk Mini Mart0.8 km
- Home Bargains1.0 km
- Shell Dingle Bells0.1 km
- Graham Eyes High Class Butchers0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Horse Shoe Inn0.9 km
- Ormskirk Division Agricultural Club0.9 km
- The Hayfield0.4 km
- The Yew Tree0.3 km
- Toby Carvery0.4 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- County Fish Bar0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Anukha Take-Away0.5 km
- Cheungs Chinese Take Away0.9 km
- Deli-licious0.5 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- La Cantina0.7 km
- The Cherry House0.4 km
- Turquaz BBQ1.0 km
- JJs Jungle0.7 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland Food Warehouse0.9 km
- Lidl1.0 km
- Londis0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ormskirk1.1 km
- Aughton Park2.5 km
- Town Green3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Ludlow Drive0.1 km
- Southport Road0.2 km
- Southport Road0.2 km
- West End School0.3 km
- Marians Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: L391LJ · Data under Open Government Licence