28,093TOTAL POPULATION
11,178HOUSEHOLDS
3.1%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£42,120AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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L39 POSTCODE REGION

Liverpool (L39)

The L39 postcode area is located in the Liverpool postcode town region, within the county of Lancashire, and contains a total of 1041 individual postcodes.

There are 57 electoral wards in the L39 postcode area, including Bootle, Liverpool, Ormskirk, Prescot which come under the local authority of the West Lancashire Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 30% of people in L39 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of L39 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.


The L39 postcode is located in the West Lancashire area of England, in the northwest of the country. It covers a number of small villages and towns, including rural Ormskirk, the larger settlement of Burscough, Bispham and Scarisbrick. The postcode is made up of the two districts of South and North Lancashire and is bordered by the postcodes of L38, L40 and L37.

Ormskirk is the main town in the postcode and holds the Market Square with the historic clock tower from the 13th century. The town also has a selection of shops, restaurants and pubs and is the home of the Independent Ormskirk Advertiser newspaper.

Burscough is an industrial village with a focus on the active lime industry, and a variety of local businesses. One of its main attractions is the award-winning Burscough Bridge, a nine-arched bridge over the river Douglas, built in 1778. The historic Burscough Priory, built in 1227, is also located here.

Bispham is a village with a range of activities for visitors to enjoy, such as the terraced gardens in the local lime quarries. Bordering the town is Scarisbrick, a quiet village with a golf course, cricket club and local church.

The L39 postcode hosts a range of urban facilities, such as leisure centres and libraries, with shops and supermarkets located in Ormskirk and Burscough. There are also several primary and secondary schools situated within the postcode's boundary, including Ormskirk's Edge Hill University.

The postcode is well-connected to nearby towns and cities by road, rail and bus links, with regular rail services to Liverpool, Southport and Wigan, and a number of bus routes linking Ormskirk to other destinations. There is also easy access to both of the UK's major airports, Manchester and Liverpool.

The postcode is a part of the West Lancashire Borough Council, with the divisional town hall located in Ormskirk. The council covers a range of local services, from environmental health to leisure and culture, and each district within the postcode has its own local council representation.

In terms of outdoor activities, the postcode has a variety of parks and nature reserves, including Ormskirk's Coronation Park, Tawd Valley Park in Skelmesdale, and Simonswood Nature Reserve. There are also a number of golf courses, walking trails and cycle paths across the area.

The postcode is a rural area and is made up of a mix of centuries-old settlements, smaller villages and modern towns. It is home to a range of local attractions, leisure venues and outdoor activities, and is well-connected to nearby destinations by road and rail.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 83%WORKING
  • 17%UNEMPLOYED

17% of people in L39 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 30%AB
  • 56%C2/C2
  • 15%DE

According to census records, 30% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 96%WHITE
  • 4%NON-WHITE

96% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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L39Lancashire

Lancashire

The county of Lancashire

L39 is located in the county of Lancashire, in England.

Lancashire has a total population of 1,485,000, making it the 8th largest county in the UK.

Lancashire has a total area of 1187 square miles, and a population density of 482 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Lancashire Postal Town Map
Outward CodeL39
Postal TownLiverpool
MSOA NameWest Lancashire 008
LSOA NameWest Lancashire 008A
CountyLancashire
RegionLancashire
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityWest Lancashire
Area ClassificationUrban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%)

L39 Electoral Wards

The postal region of L39, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


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Aughton
Aughton Park
Barrow Nook
Barton
Bescar
Bickerstaffe
Blaguegate
Bowker's Green
Brown Edge
Burscough
Burscough Bridge
Carr Cross
Carr Houses
Chapel House
Douglas
Downholland Cross
Drummersdale
Great Altcar
Halsall
Haskayne
Heaton's Bridge
Hillside
Holt Green
Homer Green
Hoscar
Hurlston
Hurlston Green
Ince Blundell
Lathom
Lunt
Lydiate
Maghull
Melling Mount
Moss Side
New Lane
Ormskirk
Park Hill
Pennylands
Pinfold
Primrose Hill
Rainford
Rainford Brook
Rainford Junction
Ring o' Bells
Royal Oak
Sandy Brook
Scarisbrick
Scarth Hill
Sefton
Shirdley Hill
Smithy Lane Ends
Snape Green
Stanley Gate
Tarlscough
Town Green
Westhead
Browse Postcodes in L39

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Click on an outward postal code below for more information about the area. Each 'outward' postcode give you a comprehensive list of all postcodes within the outward code area (L) and estimated address.

Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

Your views ofL39

MJ, Liverpool

Sunday, October 24, 2021

One street light , speed limit reaching 60mph past the house, have to walk a Mile to catch a Bus, No shops , Always forgotten when it comes to Updating Kitchens Bathrooms , but there again Post code does not show up on List . L39 8RX


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