Whalley Drive, Aughton, Ormskirk, L39 6RF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding L39 6RF has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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	50.2%	48.5%	-1.7%	51.0%	-2.5%
Male	49.8%	51.5%	1.7%	49.0%	2.5%

Partnership Status

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	36.3%	34.4%	-1.9%	37.9%	-3.5%
Married: Opposite sex	39.7%	42.9%	3.2%	44.2%	-1.3%
Separated	3%	2.8%	-0.2%	2.2%	0.6%
Divorced	11.5%	12.3%	0.8%	9.1%	3.2%
Widowed	9.4%	7.5%	-1.9%	6.1%	1.4%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	42.3%	39.3%	-3.0%	48.4%	-9.1%
Good health	31.7%	37.9%	6.2%	33.6%	4.3%
Fair health	17.8%	16.2%	-1.6%	12.7%	3.5%
Bad health	6.8%	4.8%	-2.0%	4.0%	0.8%
Very bad health	1.4%	1.8%	0.4%	1.2%	0.6%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	25.6%	21.3%	-4.3%	18.2%	3.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.7%	11.8%	-1.9%	9.6%	2.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.7%	10.9%	-2.8%	13.4%	-2.5%
Apprenticeship	4.7%	8.1%	3.4%	5.3%	2.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12%	16.1%	4.1%	16.9%	-0.8%
Degree or Similar	26.1%	26.1%	0.0%	33.8%	-7.7%
Other	4.3%	5.7%	1.4%	2.8%	2.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0%	1.1%	1.1%	3.1%	-2.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.8%	0.3%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	99.6%	96.7%	-2.9%	81.4%	15.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.5% 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	99.6%	94.5%	-5.1%	83.2%	11.3%
European Union	0%	4.8%	4.8%	6.1%	-1.3%
Africa	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.4%	0.4%	5.6%	-5.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99.6%	94.5%	-5.1%	83.2%	11.3%
10+ Years	0%	3.7%	3.7%	9.8%	-6.1%
5-10 Years	0%	1.1%	1.1%	2.9%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	1.9%	-1.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	79.3%	76.7%	2.6%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Italy	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Lithuania	1.1%	0.3%	0.8%
Other EU countries	2.5%	1.5%	1.0%
No passport held	16%	13.5%	2.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	31.3%	37.2%	-5.9%
Christian	60.7%	46.2%	14.5%
Hindu	1.5%	1.7%	-0.2%
Not answered	6.6%	6.0%	0.6%

Safety

Is Whalley Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whalley Drive was 39.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.5% higher than the Aughton & Holborn average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Whalley Drive has the 18th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Aughton & Holborn and the 131st lowest crime rate of 328 local areas in West Lancashire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 20.0%.

🔎 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 6RF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 3/10 (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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 2/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 5/10 (average )
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) - 5/10 (average )
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 Whalley Drive are based on 72 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 Whalley Drive, Aughton, Ormskirk, L39 6RF

Estimated Average Property Prices for L39 6RF

Average Price
£237,695

Semi-Detached
£243,790

Terraced
£205,819

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£159,854

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Whalley Drive

Average Price
£254,391

Semi-Detached
£254,294

Terraced
£268,432

Detached
£246,857

Flats/Maisonettes
£164,855

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Whalley DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
24 Whalley Drive, Ormskirk, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£277,500	2023-11-10	£292,803
10 Whalley Drive, Ormskirk, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£238,000	2022-02-15	£285,501
20 Whalley Drive, Ormskirk, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building	£170,000	2021-04-01	£217,380
70 Whalley Drive, Ormskirk, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£192,000	2020-12-08	£250,473
36 Whalley Drive, Ormskirk, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£138,000	2019-11-28	£168,565

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for L39 6RF

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	61
Retired	56
Part-Time Employee	26
Long-Term Sick or disabled	17
Self-Employed	16
Looking after home or family	12
Unemployed	12
Student (economically inactive)	10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Other	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	21
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	15
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Education	12
Construction	12
Financial and insurance activities	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Manufacturing	7
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	6
Information and communication	5
Other	2
Real estate activities	2
Transport and storage	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	2,763 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Aughton Town Green Primary School Town Green Lane , Aughton L39 6SF	3out of 4	272 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Aughton St Michael's Church of England Primary School Delph Park Avenue , Aughton L39 5DG	4out of 4	825 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Aughton Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Long Lane , Aughton L39 5AS	4out of 4	1,751 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ormskirk St Anne's Catholic Primary School Aughton Street , Townend L39 3LQ	2out of 4	2,649 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate Kenyons Lane , Lydiate L31 0BP	4out of 4	3,412 yd	Academy converter	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	2,420 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ormskirk School Wigan Road , L39 2AT	1out of 4	3,767 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ormskirk Academy Wigan Road , L39 2AT	- not rated	3,772 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Deyes High School Deyes Lane , Maghull L31 6DE	3out of 4	4,533 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Maricourt Catholic High School Hall Lane , Maghull L31 3DZ	2out of 4	5,083 yd	Voluntary aided school	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	2,043 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Edge Hill University St Helen's Road , L39 4QP	- not rated	2,852 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Acorns School 43 Ruff Lane , L39 4QX	3out of 4	3,120 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wood Edge Independent School 69 Ruff Lane , Ormskirk L39 4UL	- not rated	3,269 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
Daily Dose Coffee Ltd	71 Town Green Lane, Aughton	333 yd
Aughton Catering	Aughton Institute, Bold Lane	460 yd
Moor Hall Restaurant	Prescot Road, Aughton	825 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Arthurs Wine Bar	69 Town Green Lane, Aughton	113 yd
Solo	Town Green Lane, Aughton	169 yd
Aughton Institute	Bold Lane, Aughton	460 yd
Aughton Lawn Tennis Club	Granville Park, Aughton	511 yd
Aughton Village Hall	Winifred Lane, Aughton	786 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-Operative Store	58 Town Green Lane, Aughton		169 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Aughton Town Green Primary School TOWN GREEN LANE	grass pitches	230 yd
Town Green Tennis Club Winifred Lane	tennis courts	514 yd
William Arnold Silcock Memorial Playing Field Winifred Lane	grass pitches	538 yd
Aughton Lawn Tennis Club GRANVILLE PARK	tennis courts	582 yd
Aughton St Michael'S Church Of England Primary School DELPH PARK AVENUE	grass pitches	907 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	74.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	75 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	160 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	160 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	30 Mbit/s

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