L39 2FH is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 1.2km from Ormskirk in Ormskirk. Administratively it sits within Scott ward and the West Lancashire constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. During the day, areas dominated by food and entertainment. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 27) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 68% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for L39 2FH are sourced from Output Area E00129499 (shared with 116 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
L39 2FH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for L39 2FH.
533
27
£ 34,400 /yr
15%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L39 2FH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Average age 27, 68% renting. L39 2FH has the demographic fingerprint of a student and early-career professional neighbourhood — lively and high-turnover. Moderate crime and budget prices fit the student postcode profile well.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L39 2FH. The average age is 26.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around L39 2FH is moderate at 65 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
Moorgate Nursery School
The Acorns School
Ormskirk St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Ormskirk Church of England Primary School
St Bede's Catholic High School
Ormskirk School
Ormskirk West End School
Ormskirk Asmall Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Euro Garages Ltd0.6 km
- B & M Bargains0.1 km
- Bargain Booze0.2 km
- Bloom & Brew0.2 km
- G & E Hallsworth & Son0.7 km
- + 12 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Greggs (Eurogarages)0.6 km
- County Fish Bar0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Felicita Food Ltd0.1 km
- Food 4 U0.1 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- Alpine Club Lodge0.1 km
- Club 220.2 km
- Golden Lion0.0 km
- Horse Shoe Inn0.3 km
- Lime Tyger0.1 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
39 nearby- Baba Burgerz0.3 km
- Barnyard0.1 km
- Bramleys Coffee House0.1 km
- Brookes Bistro0.2 km
- Cabo0.2 km
- + 34 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Ormskirk Super Store Ltd0.1 km
- Wigan Road Stores0.8 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.2 km
- Iceland Food Warehouse0.7 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ormskirk0.3 km
- Aughton Park1.6 km
- Town Green3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: L392FH · Data under Open Government Licence