St James Close, Westhead, Ormskirk
House prices, sold prices and local information for L40 6JU.
At a glance
5 property sales on St James Close, Westhead, Ormskirk have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 30 Apr 2021. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £462,000.
House prices on St James Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. St James Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all L40 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £462,000 | 30 Apr 2021 |
Sold prices on St James Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13, St James Close L40 6JU | 30 Apr 2021 | £500,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 4, St James Close L40 6JU | 11 Oct 2019 | £455,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 7, St James Close L40 6JU | 7 May 2019 | £435,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 3, St James Close L40 6JU | 2 Mar 2018 | £450,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 3, St James Close L40 6JU | 15 Dec 2017 | £450,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 2, St James Close L40 6JU | 2 Jun 2017 | £470,000 | Detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
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Crime and flood risk near St James Close
Crime
11 crimes were reported within about a mile of St James Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 4 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
St James Close is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Upper River Douglas Flood alert area
- River Alt, Formby to Huyton Flood alert area
- Crossens area in west Lancashire Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near St James Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormskirk School 1,169 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Westhead Lathom St James' Church of England Primary School 105 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| The Acorns School 74 pupils | Pupil referral unit | 11–16 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Ormskirk Church of England Primary School 411 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Moorgate Nursery School 32 pupils | Nursery | 3–5 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Turning Point Academy 72 pupils | Other independent school | 7–16 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Ormskirk St Anne's Catholic Primary School 363 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| Pontville School 121 pupils | Other independent special school | 5–19 | Report | 1.4 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- Ormskirk station 1.1 mi · 22 min walk
- Aughton Park station 1.5 mi · 29 min walk
- Town Green station 2.1 mi · 42 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Scarth Hill Lane (by, St Helens Road) 8 min walk
- Scarth Hill Lane (opp, St Helens Road) 8 min walk
- Creative Edge (by, Internal Road) 9 min walk
- Mawdsleys Farm (opp, Crosshall Brow) 9 min walk
GP surgeries
- Parkgate Surgery
28 St. Helens Road, Ormskirk · 1.0 mi - The Elms Practice
16 Derby Street, Ormskirk · 1.2 mi - Ormskirk Medical Practice
18 Derby Street, Ormskirk · 1.2 mi - Aughton Surgery
19 Town Green Lane, Aughton, Ormskirk · 2.0 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 10 of 10 · Crime: decile 10 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 87.7% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 7.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 4.6% | 17.1% |
| Households | 570 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 6.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 76.3% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 16.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,611 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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