Town Pop. 26,567

Living in Ormskirk: Liveability Score 67/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Ormskirk is 67/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 66/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. No other settlement in the L39 postcode district scores higher. Ormskirk leads all 4.

Notably, nothing falls below 44/100. Most UK towns have at least one category in the 30s or worse. It scores 5 points above the L39 postcode district as a whole, which averages 62/100. That sits 17 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see L39 postcode district.

67
OUT OF 100
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Ormskirk scores 67 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
83
64.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 632 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 507 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
Shoplifting 111 crimes
↓ 46% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 110 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
Other theft 85 crimes
↓ 48% below national average
other 272 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 141 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 120 crimes
  3. 3 Moor Street 106 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
73
Air Quality NO₂ 7 · PM2.5 6 · PM10 10.8 µg/m³
75
Green Space 69
Parks Ample 16
Sports Pitches Ample 34
Allotments Adequate 3
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Ample 7
Bowling Greens Ample 8
Playgrounds Ample 28

Services

Schools
44
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 12 in area
1Outstanding7Good4Ungraded
  • Aughton Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Aughton St Michael's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Aughton Town Green Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Moorgate Nursery SchoolNursery · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Ormskirk Asmall Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Ormskirk Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Ormskirk St Anne's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • The Acorns SchoolAlternative provision · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Ormskirk SchoolSecondary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded
  • Ormskirk West End SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Healthcare
66
A&E departmentsChildren's A&Ein area
Southport and Formby District General Hospital5.1 mi
Aintree University Hospital5.2 mi
Hospital waitsLancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)6 wks
Treated within 18 weeks94.2%
4 GP surgeries in area best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity1,792 patients per GP
6dentists6pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
89
Full fibre (FTTP)81%
available across West Lancashire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 527 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
75
Employment rate48.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed48.3%Unemployed3.7%Retired25.6%Student16.1%Other inactive6.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.6%Skilled & technical32%Routine & elementary21.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.3%Level 3 (A levels)29.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)33%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership75.2%
Among the least-deprived 24% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
48
Council tax West Lancashire · 2026-27
A £1,637
B £1,910
C £2,183
D £2,456
E £3,002
F £3,548
G £4,093
H £4,912
Energy Merseyside & North Wales region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
53
Aughton Park 0.6 mi
Ormskirk 0.6 mi
Town Green 1.4 mi
J3 M58 2.9 mi
J1 M58 3.2 mi
J3 M58 3.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
64
Pubs & Bars Ample 30
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 28
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 13
Retail Shopping Ample 152
Takeaways Ample 24
Fitness Ample 7

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £285,000 136
Detached £425,000 40
Semi-detached £283,250 60
Terraced £193,750 24
Flat / Maisonette £189,000 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£107k £243k £383k £519k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Aughton 60 1.9 mi away ⇄
Burscough 58 3.0 mi away ⇄
Drummersdale 0 3.3 mi away ⇄
Haskayne 40 3.3 mi away ⇄
Lydiate 69 3.4 mi away ⇄
Ring o' Bells 53 3.4 mi away ⇄
Bescar 40 3.8 mi away ⇄
Maghull 66 4.0 mi away ⇄
Scarisbrick 42 4.2 mi away ⇄
Skelmersdale 53 4.6 mi away ⇄
Newburgh (West Lancashire) 54 4.7 mi away ⇄
Parbold 57 5.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ormskirk a nice place to live?

Yes, Ormskirk is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Ormskirk is 67/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Ormskirk?

Ormskirk is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 83/100. There were 1,717 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ormskirk?

Among the top-rated schools in Ormskirk are Aughton Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Aughton St Michael's Church of England Primary School and Aughton Town Green Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 12 rated schools in Ormskirk in total.

What are house prices like in Ormskirk?

The current median house price in Ormskirk is £285,000, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £425,000, semi-detached £283,250, terraced £193,750, flat £189,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 19%. There were 136 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Ormskirk in context

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Postcode districts in Ormskirk

L39 62 ⇄
L40 56 ⇄

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