L39 2EU is a sought-after residential area on Latham Avenue, 0.4km from Ormskirk in Ormskirk. Administratively it sits within Derby ward and the West Lancashire constituency.
For families considering a move, L39 2EU represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £195k.
Census 2021 statistics for L39 2EU are sourced from Output Area E00129354 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LATHAM AVENUE, L39 2EU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LATHAM AVENUE, L39 2EU.
296
42
£ 34,400 /yr
52%
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
No single demographic signal dominates L39 2EU — age 42, 76% ownership, 17% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L39 2EU. The average age is 42.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 195,000
5 sales · Mean £ 194,600
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
L39 2EU has low crime rates — 36 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 School
Ormskirk Church of England Primary School
The Acorns School
Moorgate Nursery School
Ormskirk St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Ormskirk West End School
St Bede's Catholic High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- B & M Bargains0.8 km
- G & E Hallsworth & Son0.2 km
- Greenhalghs Craft Bakery Ltd1.0 km
- Martin McColl Ltd0.8 km
- Mersey Vapour1.0 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Alpine Club Lodge0.8 km
- Club 221.0 km
- Golden Lion0.9 km
- Lime Tyger0.8 km
- Liquid Bar0.8 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- Barnyard0.9 km
- Bramleys Coffee House1.0 km
- Edge Hill Enterprises Ltd0.8 km
- Edge Hill Students' Union Bar0.8 km
- Hope Street Peer Support Comm Cafe0.9 km
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Wigan Road Stores0.1 km
- Iceland Food Warehouse0.9 km
- Lidl0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Felicita Food Ltd0.8 km
- Food 4 U0.9 km
- Istanbul Grill0.9 km
- Marmaris0.8 km
- Ormskirk Chippy0.1 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ormskirk0.7 km
- Aughton Park2.1 km
- Town Green3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Tower Hill0.2 km
- Ormskirk School0.2 km
- Ormskirk School0.2 km
- Ormskirk Hospital0.3 km
- School Grounds0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: L392EU · Data under Open Government Licence