County Road is in Ormskirk and in West Lancashire district. L39 3LU 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 County Road, Ormskirk, L39 3LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L39 3PD, L39 3NL, L39 3NF, L39 3LQ, L39 3LY, L39 3BP, L39 3BT, L39 3NJ, L39 3LB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around L39 3LU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 51% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 48.8% | 49% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 37.2% | 40.7% | 3.5% | 37.9% | 2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.8% | 36.3% | -4.5% | 44.2% | -7.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.2% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 9% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 11.2% | 12.5% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 6.4% |
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 | 48.8% | 42.1% | -6.7% | 48.4% | -6.3% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 35.9% | 2.8% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 17.3% | 4.2% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3.6% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 21.7% | 17.5% | -4.2% | 18.2% | -0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 8.7% | -0.3% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 10.5% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 3.8% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.7% | 24.5% | 6.8% | 16.9% | 7.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.7% | 33.2% | 2.5% | 33.8% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3.6% | 1.7% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.9% | 94.1% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 12.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 92.8% 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 | 94.7% | 92.8% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 4.1% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 93% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 5.7% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.7% | 76.7% | 6.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 13.4% | 13.5% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.1% | 37.2% | -8.1% |
| Christian | 61.9% | 46.2% | 15.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around County Road was 60.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.6% lower than the Ormskirk East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
County Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Ormskirk East and the 145th highest crime rate of 328 local areas in West Lancashire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 197 County Road, Ormskirk, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2024-10-02 | £426,882 |
| 199 County Road, Ormskirk, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2021-06-30 | £466,283 |
| 221 County Road, Ormskirk, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2019-02-28 | £237,793 |
| 193 County Road, Ormskirk, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £246,000 | 2018-04-27 | £350,382 |
| 207 County Road, Ormskirk, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2011-06-15 | £236,864 |
L39 3LU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 3LU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
The percentage of student residents living in L39 3LU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Retired | 108 |
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 26 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorgate Nursery School Moorgate , L39 4RY | 4out of 4 | 548 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormskirk St Anne's Catholic Primary School Aughton Street , Townend L39 3LQ | 2out of 4 | 247 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormskirk Asmall Primary School Tennyson Drive , L39 3PJ | 3out of 4 | 943 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aughton Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Long Lane , Aughton L39 5AS | 4out of 4 | 1,128 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormskirk West End School Grimshaw Lane , L39 1PA | 3out of 4 | 1,421 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormskirk Church of England Primary School Greetby Hill , L39 2DP | 3out of 4 | 1,460 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bede's Catholic High School St Anne's Road , L39 4TA | 3out of 4 | 331 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormskirk School Wigan Road , L39 2AT | 1out of 4 | 2,014 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormskirk Academy Wigan Road , L39 2AT | - not rated | 2,029 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pontville School Black Moss Lane , L39 4TW | - not rated | 732 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Acorns School 43 Ruff Lane , L39 4QX | 3out of 4 | 1,358 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Edge Hill University St Helen's Road , L39 4QP | - not rated | 1,689 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood Edge Independent School 69 Ruff Lane , Ormskirk L39 4UL | - not rated | 1,961 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarisbrick Hall School Southport Road , Ormskirk L40 9RQ | - not rated | 5,281 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| O'Briens Tea Room | Park Road, Ormskirk | 343 yd | |
| Brookes Bistro | Brookside, Aughton Street | 456 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 1 Aughton Street, Ormskirk | 456 yd | |
| McDonalds | Unit 4, Two Saints Place | 490 yd | |
| Baba Burgerz | 7 Moorgate, Ormskirk | 497 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyhound Hotel | 100 Aughton Street, Ormskirk | 255 yd | |
| The Queen Inn | 81 Aughton Street, Ormskirk | 310 yd | |
| Club 22 | Hesfords, Moorgate | 502 yd | |
| Murphy's Irish Bar | 9-11 Aughton Street, Ormskirk | 531 yd | |
| No 12 | 12 Church Street, Ormskirk | 559 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs (Eurogarages) | Ormskirk Service Station (Bp), 201 County Road | 2 yd | |
| Subway (Euro Garages) | Ormskirk Service Station (Bp), 201 County Road | 2 yd | |
| Wan's Chinese Takeaway | 8 Moorgate, Ormskirk | 444 yd | |
| The Acropolis | 57 Aughton Street, Ormskirk | 456 yd | |
| Dallas Chicken, Pizza, Desserts @ 25 | 25 Aughton Street, Ormskirk | 456 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Park Road, Ormskirk | 325 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 6, Two Saints Place | 490 yd | |
| Ormskirk Super Store Ltd | 16 Aughton Street, Ormskirk | 495 yd | |
| Platan Polski Sklep | 14 Aughton Street, Ormskirk | 498 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ormskirk Tennis Club COUNTY ROAD | tennis courts | 127 yd |
| St Bede'S Catholic High School ST. ANNES ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 330 yd |
| Churchfields ROSECROFT CLOSE | grass pitches | 454 yd |
| Park Pool PARK ROAD CAR PARK PARK ROAD CAR PARK PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 471 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Ormskirk) UNIT 2 UNIT 2 TWO SAINTS PLACE | health and fitness suite | 491 yd |
| Unite Health & Fitness MOORGATE | health and fitness suite | 521 yd |
| Ormskirk Rugby Union Club GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 814 yd |
| Ormskirk Cricket Club Altys Lane | grass pitches | 858 yd |
| Ormskirk School Playing Pitches SPORTS GROUND AND CHANGING ROOM SPORTS GROUND AND CHANGING ROOM ST HELENS ROAD | grass pitches | 889 yd |
| Ormskirk Grammar School Sports Hall (Closed) Ruff Lane | 940 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 | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| 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 | 73.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 91 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.01 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.