L39 6SL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Sandy Lane, 0.5km from Brookfield in Ormskirk. Administratively it sits within Aughton and Downholland ward and the West Lancashire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in L39, L39 6SL offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £462k.
Census 2021 statistics for L39 6SL are sourced from Output Area E00129276 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SANDY LANE, L39 6SL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SANDY LANE, L39 6SL.
287
50
£ 51,100 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L39 6SL 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, L39 6SL combines high owner-occupation (92%), strong property values (£462k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £462k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L39 6SL. The average age is 49.6. 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: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 462,500
1 sales · Mean £ 462,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
L39 6SL has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Aughton Town Green Primary School
Aughton St Michael's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Aughton Village Hall1.0 km
- Aughton Institute0.7 km
- Stanley Arms Hotel0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Daily Dose Coffee Ltd0.8 km
- Aughton Catering0.7 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- JW Henshaw Butchers0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Miller & Carter Aughton0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Town Green0.8 km
- Aughton Park2.3 km
- Maghull3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Church Lane0.2 km
- Church Lane0.3 km
- Holt Coppice0.3 km
- Holt Coppice0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: L396SL · Data under Open Government Licence