Sherwood Avenue, Aughton, Ormskirk, L39 5BA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding L39 5BA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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	47.2%	48.9%	1.7%	51.0%	-2.1%
Male	52.8%	51.1%	-1.7%	49.0%	2.1%

Partnership Status

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 5BA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 67% 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	18.2%	20.8%	2.6%	37.9%	-17.1%
Married: Opposite sex	73.5%	67%	-6.5%	44.2%	22.8%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.1%	1.0%
Separated	1.1%	1.8%	0.7%	2.2%	-0.4%
Divorced	3%	3.9%	0.9%	9.1%	-5.2%
Widowed	4.2%	5%	0.8%	6.1%	-1.1%

Health

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 (91.3%) 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	56.7%	66.7%	10.0%	48.4%	18.3%
Good health	32.8%	24.6%	-8.2%	33.6%	-9.0%
Fair health	9.2%	6.5%	-2.7%	12.7%	-6.2%
Bad health	1.3%	2.3%	1.0%	4.0%	-1.7%

Education and Qualifications

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 5BA this area, 7.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 48.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	12.5%	7.6%	-4.9%	18.2%	-10.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.4%	6.2%	-5.2%	9.6%	-3.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	10.2%	11.2%	1.0%	13.4%	-2.2%
Apprenticeship	3%	3.3%	0.3%	5.3%	-2.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.6%	20.3%	9.7%	16.9%	3.4%
Degree or Similar	50.4%	48.9%	-1.5%	33.8%	15.1%
Other	1.9%	2.5%	0.6%	2.8%	-0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.1% 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	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	3.1%	-3.1%
Black African	1%	0.3%	-0.7%	2.5%	-2.2%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	98%	99.1%	1.1%	81.4%	17.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.3% 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	97.7%	96.3%	-1.4%	83.2%	13.1%
European Union	0.3%	1.7%	1.4%	6.1%	-4.4%
Africa	1%	1.7%	0.7%	2.7%	-1.0%
Middle East and Asia	1%	0%	-1.0%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.4%	96.6%	-0.8%	83.2%	13.4%
10+ Years	0.3%	2.3%	2.0%	9.8%	-7.5%
5-10 Years	0%	1.1%	1.1%	2.9%	-1.8%
2-5 Years	1%	0%	-1.0%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	92.7%	76.7%	16.0%
Ireland	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
Portugal	1.1%	0.5%	0.6%
No passport held	5.1%	13.5%	-8.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	17.5%	37.2%	-19.7%
Christian	78.2%	46.2%	32.0%
Not answered	4.2%	6.0%	-1.8%

Safety

Is Sherwood Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sherwood Avenue was 11.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.9% lower than the Aughton & Holborn average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Sherwood Avenue has the 7th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Aughton & Holborn and the 20th lowest crime rate of 328 local areas in West Lancashire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£51,100

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in L39 5BA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Sherwood Avenue are based on 5 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for West Lancashire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Sherwood Avenue, Aughton, Ormskirk, L39 5BA

Estimated Average Property Prices for L39 5BA

Average Price
£413,731

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£413,731

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Sherwood Avenue

Average Price
£452,925

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£452,925

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Sherwood AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 Sherwood Avenue, Ormskirk, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£375,000	2019-07-01	£498,535
2 Sherwood Avenue, Ormskirk, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£279,999	2016-09-27	£395,909
5 Sherwood Avenue, Ormskirk, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£325,000	2016-08-26	£453,321
6 Sherwood Avenue, Ormskirk, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£249,950	2012-11-16	£393,125
5 Sherwood Avenue, Ormskirk, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£230,000	2003-08-28	£523,735

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for L39 5BA

Employment

L39 5BA 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 5BA 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%.

Economic Activity

Retired	87
Full-Time Employee	77
Part-Time Employee	39
Self-Employed	28
Student (economically inactive)	16
Looking after home or family	10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8
Other	6
Unemployed	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	2

Employment Industry

Education	22
Human health and social work activities	18
Professional, scientific and technical activities	14
Construction	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Other	11
Manufacturing	10
Financial and insurance activities	7
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Real estate activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Transport and storage	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Information and communication	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Moorgate Nursery School Moorgate , L39 4RY	4out of 4	1,626 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Aughton Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Long Lane , Aughton L39 5AS	4out of 4	261 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Aughton St Michael's Church of England Primary School Delph Park Avenue , Aughton L39 5DG	4out of 4	875 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Aughton Town Green Primary School Town Green Lane , Aughton L39 6SF	3out of 4	1,375 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ormskirk St Anne's Catholic Primary School Aughton Street , Townend L39 3LQ	2out of 4	1,383 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ormskirk Asmall Primary School Tennyson Drive , L39 3PJ	3out of 4	2,189 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	1,105 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ormskirk School Wigan Road , L39 2AT	1out of 4	3,014 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ormskirk Academy Wigan Road , L39 2AT	- not rated	3,024 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Pontville School Black Moss Lane , L39 4TW	- not rated	876 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Acorns School 43 Ruff Lane , L39 4QX	3out of 4	2,287 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Edge Hill University St Helen's Road , L39 4QP	- not rated	2,296 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wood Edge Independent School 69 Ruff Lane , Ormskirk L39 4UL	- not rated	2,704 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cafe Vista	Christ Church Ministry Centre, Long Lane	177 yd
Delphi Aughton	24 Moss Delph Lane, Aughton	572 yd
Cabin Cafe	Gorse Hill Nature Reserve, Holly Lane	1,074 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Royal Oak	134 Liverpool Road, Aughton		413 yd
Dog And Gun Inn	233 Long Lane, Aughton		981 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Aughton Chippy	26 Moss Delph Lane, Aughton		573 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Aughton St Michael'S Church Of England Primary School DELPH PARK AVENUE	grass pitches	884 yd
St Bede'S Catholic High School ST. ANNES ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	1,063 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	56.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	100 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	100 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	10 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.