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 miles
- Birkenhead 14.8 miles
- Preston 15.8 miles
- St. Helens 10.4 miles
- Wigan 9.9 miles
- Warrington 17.4 miles
- Blackburn 20.6 miles
- Blackpool 18.4 miles
- Bolton 18.2 miles
- Salford 24.9 miles
- Southport 6.7 miles
- Runcorn 18 miles
Neighbouring places
- Ormskirk West Ward 0.5 miles
- Ormskirk Built-up area 0.7 miles
- Aughton & Holborn Ward 1.4 miles
- Burscough Town Ward 2 miles
- Lathom South Parish 2.1 miles
- Burscough Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Aughton Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Lathom Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Ring o' Bells Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Rural South Ward 2.9 miles
- Drummersdale Built-up area 3 miles
- Bickerstaffe Parish 3.5 miles
Example postcodes in Ormskirk East
L39 4PS, L39 4RW, L39 4PY, L39 2SD, L39 2DP, L39 4UF, L39 4UB, L39 4UA, L39 4UL … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 16.4 miles
- Manchester Airport 28.9 miles
- Ormskirk Railway Station 0.2 miles
- Aughton Park Railway Station 1.3 miles
Hotels near Ormskirk East Ad
- Miller & Carter Aughton by Innkeeper's Collection 4 3 miles
- Anelli Hotel 7.7 miles
- The Vincent Hotel 4 7.6 miles
- The New Talbot Hotel 7.4 miles
- Best Western Plus Lancashire Manor Hotel 4 6.2 miles
- Lynwood House Hotel 4 7.7 miles
- The Lord Street Hotel 4 7.5 miles
- The Bold Hotel 4 7.6 miles
- The Royal Hotel 3 9.1 miles
- Waterfront Southport Hotel 4 7.7 miles
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 miles
- Meadow Hey Wood Forest 2.6 miles
- Such Hey Wood Forest 2.7 miles
- Spring Wood Forest 2.7 miles
- Dam Wood Forest 3 miles
- Paddock Wood Forest 3.1 miles
- Old Wood Forest 3.2 miles
- Haig Avenue Stadium 6.3 miles
- Aintree Racecourse Recreation 7 miles
- Ainsdale Beach Beach 8.1 miles
- Cabin Hill National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 8.7 miles
- Formby Beach Beach 9 miles