Postcode Analysis West Lancashire, North West

L40 0WX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for L40 0WX.

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Population

533

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Avg Age

27

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Avg Income

£ 34,400 /yr

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Employed

15%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: L40 0WX 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.

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1/10
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5/10
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1/10
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3/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Very young, very high renting. At 27 years average age and 68% private renter occupancy, L40 0WX is a classic student-to-graduate transition zone. Low crime and budget prices are a strong draw for students and early-career renters.

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

L40 0WX is a safe, established residential area located 1.1km from Ormskirk in Ormskirk. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Scott ward and the West Lancashire constituency.

Day-to-day life in L40 0WX has the character of 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. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. With an average age of just 27, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for L40 0WX are sourced from Output Area E00129499 (shared with 116 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 L40 0WX. 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

White / British93.6%
Asian / British Asian3.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

15%Active
FT: 9%
Unemployed: 2%
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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)

L40 0WX has low crime rates — 26 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 behaviour52
Violence and sexual offences46
Public order7
Vehicle crime6
Criminal damage and arson6

school Local Schools

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Ormskirk Church of England Primary School

Good399 pupils0.3 km
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The Acorns School

Good48 pupils0.8 km
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Ormskirk School

Inadequate0.8 km
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Ormskirk West End School

Good97 pupils0.8 km
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Moorgate Nursery School

Outstanding31 pupils0.9 km
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Ormskirk Asmall Primary School

Good136 pupils1.1 km
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Ormskirk St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good350 pupils1.2 km
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St Bede's Catholic High School

Requires Improvement712 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • Greyhound Hotel1.0 km
  • Alpine Club Lodge0.5 km
  • Club 220.8 km
  • Golden Lion0.6 km
  • Horse Shoe Inn0.6 km
  • + 16 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

39 nearby
  • JJs Jungle0.6 km
  • Baba Burgerz0.9 km
  • Barnyard0.5 km
  • Bramleys Coffee House0.6 km
  • Brookes Bistro0.8 km
  • + 34 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • Dixi Chicken & Pizza0.6 km
  • County Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.6 km
  • Felicita Food Ltd0.5 km
  • Food 4 U0.5 km
  • + 18 more
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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • B & M Bargains0.5 km
  • Bargain Booze0.8 km
  • Bloom & Brew0.6 km
  • G & E Hallsworth & Son0.6 km
  • Greenhalghs Craft Bakery Ltd0.6 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Ormskirk Super Store Ltd0.7 km
  • Wigan Road Stores0.7 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km
  • Iceland Food Warehouse0.2 km
  • Lidl0.1 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ormskirk0.3 km
  • Aughton Park2.1 km
  • Town Green3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Ormskirk Rail Station0.2 km
  • Rail Station0.2 km
  • Ormskirk Rail Station0.2 km
  • Railway Station0.3 km
  • Hattersley Court0.3 km