Taylor Avenue is in Ormskirk and in West Lancashire district. L39 2ED 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 Taylor Avenue, Ormskirk, L39 2ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L39 2EU, L39 2BQ, L39 2BG, L39 2EB, L39 2AT, L39 2EE, L39 2BH, L39 2EF, L39 2YF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding L39 2ED has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.7% | 48.2% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 52.3% | 51.8% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around L39 2ED, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42.5% | 44.7% | 2.2% | 37.9% | 6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.3% | 38.3% | -6.0% | 44.2% | -5.9% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 9.2% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 5.4% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 54.9% | 53.1% | -1.8% | 48.4% | 4.7% |
| Good health | 27.9% | 31.4% | 3.5% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 11.1% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 3.6% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 19.7% | 16.3% | -3.4% | 18.2% | -1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 10.8% | -0.9% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 14.6% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 5.8% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20% | 25.8% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 8.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.5% | 25.4% | 2.9% | 33.8% | -8.4% |
| Other | 5.2% | 1.4% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92% 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% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 97.6% | 92% | -5.6% | 81.4% | 10.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95% 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 | 97.1% | 95% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 95% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0.3% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.7% | 76.7% | 11.0% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.9% | 13.5% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36% | 37.2% | -1.2% |
| Christian | 56.8% | 46.2% | 10.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Taylor Avenue was 74.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.8% lower than the Ormskirk East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Taylor Avenue has the 11th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Ormskirk East and the 114th highest crime rate of 328 local areas in West Lancashire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 10.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Taylor Avenue, Ormskirk, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2024-05-31 | £205,996 |
| 13 Taylor Avenue, Ormskirk, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2023-12-21 | £100,702 |
| 13 Taylor Avenue, Ormskirk, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2023-12-21 | £116,602 |
| 4 Taylor Avenue, Ormskirk, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-02-10 | £218,776 |
| 10 Taylor Avenue, Ormskirk, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2021-10-19 | £183,630 |
L39 2ED area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 student residents living in L39 2ED area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 33 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Education | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,149 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 | 453 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormskirk St Anne's Catholic Primary School Aughton Street , Townend L39 3LQ | 2out of 4 | 1,469 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormskirk West End School Grimshaw Lane , L39 1PA | 3out of 4 | 1,697 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormskirk Asmall Primary School Tennyson Drive , L39 3PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,913 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westhead Lathom St James' Church of England Primary School 16 School Lane , Westhead L40 6HL | 4out of 4 | 2,131 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormskirk School Wigan Road , L39 2AT | 1out of 4 | 417 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormskirk Academy Wigan Road , L39 2AT | - not rated | 434 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic High School St Anne's Road , L39 4TA | 3out of 4 | 1,728 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burscough Priory Academy Trevor Road , Burscough L40 7RZ | 1out of 4 | 4,488 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Acorns School 43 Ruff Lane , L39 4QX | 3out of 4 | 501 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood Edge Independent School 69 Ruff Lane , Ormskirk L39 4UL | - not rated | 774 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Edge Hill University St Helen's Road , L39 4QP | - not rated | 943 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pontville School Black Moss Lane , L39 4TW | - not rated | 1,852 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Lancashire Community High School School Lane , Chapel House WN8 8EH | 3out of 4 | 5,102 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| League of Friends Coffee Bar | Ormskirk General Hospital, Wigan Road | 352 yd | |
| The Fat Italian | 47 Derby Street, Ormskirk | 575 yd | |
| Platform Refreshments | Ormskirk Railway Station, Station Approach | 781 yd | |
| The Edge | 3 St Helens Road, Ormskirk | 890 yd | |
| The Cork | 13 Railway Road, Ormskirk | 913 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Railway Hotel | 17 Derby Street, Ormskirk | 912 yd | |
| Alpine Club Lodge | 17-21 Railway Road, Ormskirk | 913 yd | |
| Liquid Bar | 2 St Helens Road, Ormskirk | 931 yd | |
| Lime Tyger | 40B Moor Street, Ormskirk | 947 yd | |
| The Queens Head | 30 Moor Street, Ormskirk | 988 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ormskirk Chippy | 114 Wigan Road, Ormskirk | 234 yd | |
| Coffee Shop | Ormskirk General Hospital, Wigan Road | 352 yd | |
| Marmaris | 1 St Helens Road, Ormskirk | 890 yd | |
| Earl Of Sandwich | 2A Railway Road, Ormskirk | 913 yd | |
| Scoozi | 4 Railway Road, Ormskirk | 913 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wigan Road Stores | 112 Wigan Road, Ormskirk | 234 yd | |
| Lidl | Atkinson Business Park, Atkinson Road | 865 yd | |
| Iceland Food Warehouse | 1A Hattersley Way, The Hattersley Centre | 940 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ormskirk School WIGAN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 333 yd |
| Ormskirk Grammar School Sports Hall (Closed) Ruff Lane | 731 yd | |
| Edge Hill Sport St. Helens Road | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 929 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 26.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 186.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.