Woodlands Close is in Ormskirk and in West Lancashire district. L39 4XD is located in the Ormskirk East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Lancashire. This postcode has been in use since 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Woodlands Close, Ormskirk, L39 4XD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L39 4XD has a female population much higher than UK average, with 65.1% of the population 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 | 52% | 65.1% | 13.1% | 51.0% | 14.1% |
| Male | 48% | 34.9% | -13.1% | 49.0% | -14.1% |
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 4XD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 85.5% 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 | 48.1% | 85.5% | 37.4% | 37.9% | 47.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38% | 12.9% | -25.1% | 44.2% | -31.3% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 1.3% | -5.3% | 9.1% | -7.8% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 0.3% | -6.3% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
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 (88.4%) 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 | 48.2% | 52.5% | 4.3% | 48.4% | 4.1% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 35.9% | -0.2% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 9.5% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 1.3% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 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.
In the area around L39 4XD this area, 1.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 13%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.9% | 1.7% | -12.2% | 18.2% | -16.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.6% | 2.3% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -7.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 4.4% | -8.3% | 13.4% | -9.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 33.7% | 77% | 43.3% | 16.9% | 60.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.1% | 13% | -17.1% | 33.8% | -20.8% |
| Other | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.7% |
| White | 95.7% | 92.6% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 11.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 93% 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 | 95.2% | 93% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 4% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 93.1% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 5.2% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 1.1% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.8% | 76.7% | 15.1% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.1% | 0.4% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.1% | 0.3% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.5% | 37.2% | 6.3% |
| Christian | 41.1% | 46.2% | -5.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.5% | -0.4% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 11.4% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodlands Close was 99.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.6% higher than the Ormskirk East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Woodlands Close has the 7th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Ormskirk East and the 76th highest crime rate of 328 local areas in West Lancashire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 75.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Woodlands Close, Ormskirk, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £730,000 | 2023-02-14 | £828,649 |
| 3 Woodlands Close, Ormskirk, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2018-08-24 | £452,050 |
L39 4XD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 4XD area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 478 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 139 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Full-Time Employee | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,117 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 | 1,112 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormskirk St Anne's Catholic Primary School Aughton Street , Townend L39 3LQ | 2out of 4 | 1,434 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westhead Lathom St James' Church of England Primary School 16 School Lane , Westhead L40 6HL | 4out of 4 | 2,062 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormskirk West End School Grimshaw Lane , L39 1PA | 3out of 4 | 2,236 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 | 2,240 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | 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 | 731 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormskirk Academy Wigan Road , L39 2AT | - not rated | 733 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic High School St Anne's Road , L39 4TA | 3out of 4 | 1,614 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burscough Priory Academy Trevor Road , Burscough L40 7RZ | 1out of 4 | 5,168 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edge Hill University St Helen's Road , L39 4QP | - not rated | 220 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood Edge Independent School 69 Ruff Lane , Ormskirk L39 4UL | - not rated | 311 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Acorns School 43 Ruff Lane , L39 4QX | 3out of 4 | 392 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pontville School Black Moss Lane , L39 4TW | - not rated | 1,572 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Lancashire Community High School School Lane , Chapel House WN8 8EH | 3out of 4 | 4,955 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway- Edge Hill Students Union | The Hub, Edge Hill University | 242 yd | |
| The Hub | Edge Hill University, St Helens Road | 242 yd | |
| Aramark Ltd | Edge Hill University, St Helens Road | 242 yd | |
| Red Bar | Edge Hill University, St Helens Road | 242 yd | |
| Roots | Edge Hill University, St Helens Road | 242 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ormskirk Cricket Club | Altys Lane, Ormskirk | 918 yd | |
| Liquid Bar | 2 St Helens Road, Ormskirk | 932 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Burrito | Edge Hill University, St Helens Road | 242 yd | |
| Coffee Shop | Ormskirk General Hospital, Wigan Road | 382 yd | |
| Ormskirk Chippy | 114 Wigan Road, Ormskirk | 588 yd | |
| Marmaris | 1 St Helens Road, Ormskirk | 1,034 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wigan Road Stores | 112 Wigan Road, Ormskirk | 588 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Edge Hill Sport St. Helens Road | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 241 yd |
| Ormskirk School WIGAN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 698 yd |
| Ormskirk Grammar School Sports Hall (Closed) Ruff Lane | 792 yd | |
| Ormskirk School Playing Pitches SPORTS GROUND AND CHANGING ROOM SPORTS GROUND AND CHANGING ROOM ST HELENS ROAD | grass pitches | 827 yd |
| Ormskirk Cricket Club Altys Lane | grass pitches | 888 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.