Postcode Analysis West Lancashire, North West

HESKIN LANE, L39 1LR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HESKIN LANE, L39 1LR.

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Population

327

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 45,200 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: L39 1LR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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10/10
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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

L39 1LR is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £215k, 92% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 49.8% year-on-year.

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

L39 1LR is a sought-after residential area on Heskin Lane, 0.5km from Narrow Moss in Ormskirk. Administratively it sits within Scott ward and the West Lancashire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in L39, L39 1LR offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £215k, up 49.8% year-on-year. 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 1LR are sourced from Output Area E00129486 (shared with 10 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 1LR. 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

White / British95.7%
Asian / British Asian3.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 215,000

9 sales · Mean £ 260,611

Detached

£ 225,000

2 sales · Mean £ 225,000

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

L39 1LR has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour10
Violence and sexual offences10
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson3
Burglary2

school Local Schools

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Ormskirk West End School

Good97 pupils0.5 km
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Ormskirk Asmall Primary School

Good136 pupils0.7 km
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Ormskirk Church of England Primary School

Good399 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Ormskirk Mini Mart0.8 km
  • Shell Dingle Bells0.4 km
  • Graham Eyes High Class Butchers0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Hayfield0.7 km
  • The Yew Tree0.5 km
  • Toby Carvery0.7 km
  • Eureka0.9 km
  • Kicking Donkey Inn0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • County Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Anukha Take-Away0.7 km
  • Deli-licious0.7 km
  • Viva La Pizza0.7 km
  • Dixi Chicken & Pizza1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • La Cantina1.0 km
  • The Cherry House0.7 km
  • JJs Jungle1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Londis0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ormskirk1.4 km
  • Aughton Park2.8 km
  • New Lane3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Marians Drive0.0 km
  • Heskin Lane0.3 km
  • Heskin Lane0.3 km
  • Yew Tree Road0.3 km
  • Yew Tree Road0.4 km