Altys Lane is in Ormskirk and in West Lancashire district. L39 4RQ 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 Altys Lane, Ormskirk, L39 4RQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L39 4XR, L39 4RG, L39 4RF, L39 4RE, L39 4TS, L39 4TY, L39 4QT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around L39 4RQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 51.7% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 48.6% | 48.3% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of L39 4RQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.9% | 24.7% | -2.2% | 37.9% | -13.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.6% | 60% | 3.4% | 44.2% | 15.8% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 8% | 2.5% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 7.3% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.6% | 55.9% | 7.3% | 48.4% | 7.5% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 30.7% | -7.2% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 11.7% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
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 | 12.4% | 11.4% | -1.0% | 18.2% | -6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.3% | 4% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 13.4% | 1.7% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 3.4% | -2.8% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 22.8% | 7.6% | 16.9% | 5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.7% | 43% | 2.3% | 33.8% | 9.2% |
| Other | 5.5% | 2% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.4% | 100% | 0.6% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 96.1% 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 | 97.2% | 96.1% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 95.5% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.8% | 76.7% | 17.1% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.1% | 37.2% | -10.1% |
| Christian | 70.1% | 46.2% | 23.9% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 1.7% | 6.0% | -4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Altys Lane was 16.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.6% lower than the Ormskirk East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Altys Lane has the lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Ormskirk East and the 37th lowest crime rate of 328 local areas in West Lancashire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 Altys Lane, Ormskirk, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £1,120,000 | 2024-11-11 | £1,127,957 |
| 24 Altys Lane, Ormskirk, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2023-02-20 | £518,154 |
| 46 Altys Lane, Ormskirk, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2022-11-11 | £549,071 |
| 4 Altys Lane, Ormskirk, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £441,000 | 2022-01-28 | £544,172 |
| 30 Altys Lane, Ormskirk, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2020-09-11 | £651,100 |
L39 4RQ 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 4RQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
The percentage of student residents living in L39 4RQ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Retired | 47 |
| Full-Time Employee | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorgate Nursery School Moorgate , L39 4RY | 4out of 4 | 452 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 | 635 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormskirk Church of England Primary School Greetby Hill , L39 2DP | 3out of 4 | 1,333 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aughton Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Long Lane , Aughton L39 5AS | 4out of 4 | 1,334 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormskirk Asmall Primary School Tennyson Drive , L39 3PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,716 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormskirk West End School Grimshaw Lane , L39 1PA | 3out of 4 | 1,967 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 730 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormskirk School Wigan Road , L39 2AT | 1out of 4 | 1,496 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormskirk Academy Wigan Road , L39 2AT | - not rated | 1,506 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 | 659 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Acorns School 43 Ruff Lane , L39 4QX | 3out of 4 | 770 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Edge Hill University St Helen's Road , L39 4QP | - not rated | 871 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood Edge Independent School 69 Ruff Lane , Ormskirk L39 4UL | - not rated | 1,228 yd | Other independent 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 Cricketers | Cricketers Arms, 24 Chapel Street | 423 yd | |
| Chapel Cafe | Community Centre, 6 St Helens Road | 476 yd | |
| Baba Burgerz | 7 Moorgate, Ormskirk | 483 yd | |
| The Edge | 3 St Helens Road, Ormskirk | 663 yd | |
| Brookes Bistro | Brookside, Aughton Street | 668 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ormskirk Cricket Club | Altys Lane, Ormskirk | 168 yd | |
| Liquid Bar | 2 St Helens Road, Ormskirk | 476 yd | |
| Club 22 | Hesfords, Moorgate | 612 yd | |
| The Queen Inn | 81 Aughton Street, Ormskirk | 618 yd | |
| Greyhound Hotel | 100 Aughton Street, Ormskirk | 667 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wan's Chinese Takeaway | 8 Moorgate, Ormskirk | 517 yd | |
| Marmaris | 1 St Helens Road, Ormskirk | 663 yd | |
| The Acropolis | 57 Aughton Street, Ormskirk | 668 yd | |
| Dallas Chicken, Pizza, Desserts @ 25 | 25 Aughton Street, Ormskirk | 668 yd | |
| Papa John's Ormskirk | 17 Aughton Street, Ormskirk | 732 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Park Road, Ormskirk | 694 yd | |
| Ormskirk Super Store Ltd | 16 Aughton Street, Ormskirk | 757 yd | |
| Platan Polski Sklep | 14 Aughton Street, Ormskirk | 760 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 6, Two Saints Place | 865 yd | |
| Wigan Road Stores | 112 Wigan Road, Ormskirk | 1,002 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ormskirk Cricket Club Altys Lane | grass pitches | 79 yd |
| Ormskirk School Playing Pitches SPORTS GROUND AND CHANGING ROOM SPORTS GROUND AND CHANGING ROOM ST HELENS ROAD | grass pitches | 143 yd |
| Unite Health & Fitness MOORGATE | health and fitness suite | 511 yd |
| Ormskirk Grammar School Sports Hall (Closed) Ruff Lane | 589 yd | |
| Edge Hill Sport St. Helens Road | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 769 yd |
| St Bede'S Catholic High School ST. ANNES ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 832 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Ormskirk) UNIT 2 UNIT 2 TWO SAINTS PLACE | health and fitness suite | 890 yd |
| Park Pool PARK ROAD CAR PARK PARK ROAD CAR PARK PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 926 yd |
| Ormskirk Tennis Club COUNTY ROAD | tennis courts | 930 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 | 32.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 131.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 4.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.