Holly Close is in Westhead, Ormskirk and in West Lancashire district. L40 6HS is located in the Rural South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Lancashire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Holly Close, Westhead, Ormskirk, L40 6HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L40 6HN, L40 6HL, L40 6HZ, L40 6HY, L40 6HR, L40 6LP, L40 6JR, L40 6JS, L40 6HT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding L40 6HS has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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 | 47.6% | 48.1% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 52.4% | 51.9% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 | 25.4% | 32.6% | 7.2% | 37.9% | -5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.3% | 47.1% | -12.2% | 44.2% | 2.9% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 8.7% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 10.5% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
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 | 52.9% | 47.2% | -5.7% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 22.9% | 32.1% | 9.2% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 16% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 7.9% | 4.2% | -3.7% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 23.3% | 18.6% | -4.7% | 18.2% | 0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 12.2% | -0.5% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 8.7% | -7.2% | 13.4% | -4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 6.4% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 19.8% | 7.6% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.5% | 31.4% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -2.4% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2.9% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.8% | 98.1% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
In this area, 97.2% 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 | 96.9% | 97.2% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 97.2% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75% | 76.7% | -1.7% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 23.6% | 13.5% | 10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.4% | 37.2% | -9.8% |
| Christian | 58.5% | 46.2% | 12.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 11.3% | 6.0% | 5.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holly Close was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Burscough Bridge & Rufford average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Holly Close, Ormskirk, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £196,500 | 2024-05-15 | £212,293 |
| 3 Holly Close, Ormskirk, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £221,000 | 2021-09-30 | £279,514 |
| 4 Holly Close, Ormskirk, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2019-09-30 | £285,264 |
| 6 Holly Close, Ormskirk, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,450 | 2017-07-21 | £267,185 |
| 2 Holly Close, Ormskirk, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2017-07-07 | £231,481 |
L40 6HS 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 L40 6HS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorgate Nursery School Moorgate , L39 4RY | 3out of 4 | 3,041 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westhead Lathom St James' Church of England Primary School 16 School Lane , Westhead L40 6HL | - not rated | 91 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormskirk Church of England Primary School Greetby Hill , L39 2DP | 3out of 4 | 2,430 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormskirk Lathom Park Church of England Primary School Hall Lane , Lathom L40 5UG | 3out of 4 | 2,861 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield Park Primary School School Lane , Chapel House WN8 8EH | 2out of 4 | 3,180 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale Sandy Lane , WN8 8LQ | - not rated | 3,228 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormskirk School Wigan Road , L39 2AT | - not rated | 1,608 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormskirk School Wigan Road , L39 2AT | - not rated | 1,625 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormskirk Cross Hall High School Wigan Road , L39 2AT | - not rated | 1,930 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormskirk Grammar School Ruff Lane , L39 4QY | - not rated | 2,542 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic High School St Anne's Road , L39 4TA | - not rated | 3,577 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Lancashire College College Way , WN8 6DX | - not rated | 4,838 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Skelmersdale College Westbank Campus , Yewdale WN8 6JA | - not rated | 5,258 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maharishi Free School Cobbs Brow Lane , Lathom L40 6JJ | - not rated | 4,613 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wood Edge Independent School 69 Ruff Lane , Ormskirk L39 4UL | - not rated | 1,663 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Edge Hill University St Helen's Road , L39 4QP | - not rated | 2,050 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Minster Lodge School Ruff Lane , L39 4QX | - not rated | 2,225 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Acorns School 43 Ruff Lane , L39 4QX | 3out of 4 | 2,225 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Turning Point Academy Hants Lane, , Ormskirk L39 1PX | - not rated | 3,036 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Albert | 109 Wigan Road, Westhead | 151 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Westhead Lathom St James' C Of E Primary School SCHOOL LANE | grass pitches | 134 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 | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.