Ormskirk East
Ward in West Lancashire, Lancashire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.569, -2.878 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 41 08 |
| Dialling code: | 01695 (Skelmersdale) |
The ward of Ormskirk East sits within the district of West Lancashire in Lancashire, England, occupying the eastern side of the market town of Ormskirk. It is largely residential, with a mix of Victorian and post‑war housing, small parks and green corridors that give way to the agricultural landscape typical of the wider district.
Locally the area benefits from proximity to Ormskirk’s historic market, famed for its gingerbread, and to Edge Hill University, which brings a visible student presence and community events. Good rail links from Ormskirk station provide commuter access to Liverpool and Preston, so the ward combines a quiet suburban feel with ready links to regional employment, shops and social amenities.
Postcode districts covering Ormskirk East
Most populated places nearby
- Liverpool 11.4 miles18.4 km
- Birkenhead 14.8 miles23.8 km
- Preston 15.8 miles25.5 km
- St. Helens 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Wigan 9.9 miles16 km
- Warrington 17.4 miles27.9 km
- Blackburn 20.6 miles33.1 km
- Blackpool 18.4 miles29.7 km
- Bolton 18.2 miles29.3 km
- Salford 24.9 miles40 km
- Southport 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Runcorn 18 miles29 km
Neighbouring places
- Ormskirk West Ward 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Ormskirk Built-up area 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Aughton & Holborn Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Burscough Town Ward 2 miles3.1 km
- Lathom South Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Burscough Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Aughton Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Lathom Built-up area 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Ring o' Bells Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Rural South Ward 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Drummersdale Built-up area 3 miles4.9 km
- Bickerstaffe Parish 3.5 miles5.6 km
Example postcodes in Ormskirk East
L39 4UB, L39 2DX, L39 2ZX, L39 4SF, L39 4QD, L39 2EB, L39 3BN, L39 4XF, L39 2SS … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 16.4 miles26.3 km
- Manchester Airport 28.9 miles46.6 km
- Ormskirk Railway Station 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Aughton Park Railway Station 1.3 miles2.1 km
Hotels near Ormskirk East Ad
- Miller & Carter Aughton by Innkeeper's Collection 4 3 miles4.8 km
- The New Talbot Hotel 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Best Western Plus Lancashire Manor Hotel 4 6.2 miles9.9 km
- The Vincent Hotel 4 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Lynwood House Hotel 4 7.7 miles12.3 km
- The Lord Street Hotel 4 7.5 miles12.1 km
- The Bold Hotel 4 7.6 miles12.2 km
- The Royal Hotel 3 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Waterfront Southport Hotel 4 7.7 miles12.5 km
- Holiday Inn Express Wigan 3 8.7 miles14 km
Schools in Ormskirk East
- Ormskirk C of E Primary School Primary
- Ormskirk St Anne's Catholic Primary School Primary
- Pontville School Independent - special
- St Bede's Catholic High School Secondary
Local points of interest
- Lathom House Estate 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Meadow Hey Wood Forest 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Such Hey Wood Forest 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Spring Wood Forest 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Dam Wood Forest 3 miles4.8 km
- Paddock Wood Forest 3.1 miles5 km
- Old Wood Forest 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Haig Avenue Stadium 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Aintree Racecourse Recreation 7 miles11.3 km
- Ainsdale Beach Beach 8.1 miles13 km
- Cabin Hill National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 8.7 miles14 km
- Formby Beach Beach 9 miles14.5 km