Nursery Avenue is in Ormskirk and in West Lancashire district. L39 2DZ is located in the Ormskirk East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Lancashire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Nursery Avenue, Ormskirk, L39 2DZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L39 2DY, L39 2EA, L39 2DR, L39 2JN, L39 2DX, L39 2DP, L39 2DT, L39 2DS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L39 2DZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55% | 54.5% | -0.5% | 51.0% | 3.5% |
| Male | 45% | 45.5% | 0.5% | 49.0% | -3.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22.5% | 29.8% | 7.3% | 37.9% | -8.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.6% | 48.3% | -11.3% | 44.2% | 4.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 7.3% | 2.1% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 12.4% | 12.6% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 6.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.9% | 46.9% | 0.0% | 48.4% | -1.5% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 26.8% | -6.4% | 33.6% | -6.8% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 18.1% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 5.4% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 6.7% | 4.0% | 4.0% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.2% | 15.1% | -6.1% | 18.2% | -3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.1% | 8.5% | 0.4% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 11.1% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 9.2% | 6.6% | 5.3% | 3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 19% | 7.6% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.8% | 34.4% | -1.4% | 33.8% | 0.6% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.6% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 98.1% | 97.1% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 96.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.3% | 96.5% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 96.5% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.7% | 76.7% | -1.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 21.3% | 13.5% | 7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.7% | 37.2% | -3.5% |
| Christian | 56.6% | 46.2% | 10.4% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nursery Avenue was 27.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.3% lower than the Ormskirk East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Nursery Avenue has the 6th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Ormskirk East and the 83rd lowest crime rate of 325 local areas in West Lancashire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Nursery Avenue, Ormskirk, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2025-03-03 | £359,152 |
| 18 Nursery Avenue, Ormskirk, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-09-24 | £153,285 |
| 44 Nursery Avenue, Ormskirk, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2024-03-28 | £217,171 |
| 102 Nursery Avenue, Ormskirk, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £202,000 | 2024-02-26 | £219,073 |
| 80 Nursery Avenue, Ormskirk, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £239,000 | 2023-12-18 | £247,623 |
L39 2DZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in L39 2DZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 110 |
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorgate Nursery School Moorgate , L39 4RY | 3out of 4 | 1,304 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormskirk Church of England Primary School Greetby Hill , L39 2DP | 3out of 4 | 219 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormskirk West End School Grimshaw Lane , L39 1PA | 3out of 4 | 1,334 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormskirk St Anne's Catholic Primary School Aughton Street , Townend L39 3LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,575 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormskirk Asmall Primary School Tennyson Drive , L39 3PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,698 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westhead Lathom St James' Church of England Primary School 16 School Lane , Westhead L40 6HL | - not rated | 2,406 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormskirk Cross Hall High School Wigan Road , L39 2AT | - not rated | 673 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormskirk School Wigan Road , L39 2AT | - not rated | 784 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormskirk School Wigan Road , L39 2AT | - not rated | 800 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormskirk Grammar School Ruff Lane , L39 4QY | - not rated | 918 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic High School St Anne's Road , L39 4TA | - not rated | 1,856 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turning Point Academy Hants Lane, , Ormskirk L39 1PX | - not rated | 908 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Minster Lodge School Ruff Lane , L39 4QX | - not rated | 916 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Acorns School 43 Ruff Lane , L39 4QX | 3out of 4 | 916 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood Edge Independent School 69 Ruff Lane , Ormskirk L39 4UL | - not rated | 1,257 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormskirk Parkside Special School Aughton Street , L39 3BS | - not rated | 1,408 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fat Italian | 47 Derby Street, Ormskirk | 442 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Hattersley Way, The Hattersley Centre | 459 yd | |
| Platform Refreshments | Ormskirk Railway Station, Station Approach | 623 yd | |
| League of Friends Coffee Bar | Ormskirk General Hospital, Wigan Road | 861 yd | |
| Lost and Found Cafe Bar and Social | 36 Derby Street, Ormskirk | 863 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Railway Hotel | 17 Derby Street, Ormskirk | 782 yd | |
| Ormskirk Division Agricultural Club | 65 Burscough Street, Ormskirk | 787 yd | |
| Alpine Club Lodge | 17-21 Railway Road, Ormskirk | 877 yd | |
| Mylo & Co | 26 Burscough Street, Ormskirk | 921 yd | |
| The Court Leet, Weatherspoon | 4 Wheatsheaf Walk, Ormskirk | 949 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheungs Chinese Take Away | 128 Burscough Street, Ormskirk | 645 yd | |
| Ormskirk Chippy | 114 Wigan Road, Ormskirk | 662 yd | |
| Coffee Shop | Ormskirk General Hospital, Wigan Road | 861 yd | |
| Earl Of Sandwich | 2A Railway Road, Ormskirk | 877 yd | |
| Scoozi | 4 Railway Road, Ormskirk | 877 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Atkinson Business Park, Atkinson Road | 485 yd | |
| Iceland Food Warehouse | 1A Hattersley Way, The Hattersley Centre | 485 yd | |
| Wigan Road Stores | 112 Wigan Road, Ormskirk | 661 yd | |
| Best One | 113 County Road, Ormskirk | 1,042 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ormskirk School WIGAN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 802 yd |
| Ormskirk Grammar School Sports Hall (Closed) Ruff Lane | 915 yd | |
| Ormskirk Rugby Union Club GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 1,058 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 89.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 89.7% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 53.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.