Firswood Road in the hamlet of Lathom
About Firswood Road
Firswood Road is a street located in the village of Blaguegate and near the town of Skelmersdale. The street has a length of approximately 1,493 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Lancashire is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The street is located within the West Lancashire District (B) Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the North West region of the UK.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 43300354 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of WN8 8UT and WN8 8UP.
It is located within the county of Lancashire, situated in the North West region of the UK. It's 182.22 miles North West from central London., 12.5 miles North East from Liverpool, 24.14 miles West from Manchester and 25.46 miles North from Chester.
FIRSWOOD ROAD is within the Post Town of SKELMERSDALE
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Map of Firswood Road
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02005311 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 06/10/2024.
Budget Friendly Hotels near Firswood Road
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|
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1: Name:Premier Inn Wigan M6 Jct 27 Address: Almond Brook Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
5.99 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Southport Ormskirk Address: 544 Southport Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
6.20 |
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3: Name:Holiday Inn Express Liverpool-Knowsley Address: Ribblers Lane, Prescot Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
6.83 |
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4: Name:Days Inn Charnock Richard M6 Address: Motorway Services Area/Mill La J27-28 M6 Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
7.22 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Wigan M6 J25 Address: Warrington Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
7.23 |
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House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £315,000 | £155,000 | £235,000 | 2 |
| 2015 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 | 1 |
| 2017 | £289,000 | £155,000 | £205,667 | 3 |
| 2019 | £205,000 | £185,500 | £196,833 | 3 |
| 2020 | £350,000 | £350,000 | £350,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £280,000 | £375,000 | £349,333 | 3 |
| 2022 | £267,000 | £267,000 | £267,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | £440,000 | £440,000 | £440,000 | 1 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2024. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Brighouse Wolff | 82 Sandy Lane, Skelmersdale, WN8 8LQ | Visit Website |
| Your Lets | 1 Willow Walk, Skelmersdale,WN8 6UR | Visit Website |
| Your Move | 55 The Concourse, Skelmersdale, WN8 6LJ | Visit Website |
| Neil Robinson | 2 Paddock Road, Skelmersdale, WN8 9PL | Visit Website |
| Ormskirk Lettings | The Old Bus station Knowsley Road, Ormskirk, L39 4RB | Visit Website |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Lancashire |
 View Neighbourhood Crime and Policing |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Firswood Road | |
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| Latitude | 53.555693 |
| Longitude | -2.815523 |
| OS Easting (X): | 345980 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 406899 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SD460069 |
Roads that have a Junction with Firswood Road
| Street | Junction Type |
|---|---|
| Spa Lane | junction |
| Slate Lane | junction |
| Old Engine Lane | junction |
| Meadow Nook Drive | junction |
| Blaguegate Lane (A577) | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:36 |
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| Sunset | 16:15 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Crosby 15 November 2024 at 05:00 (10.68 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Mist |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 8.7°C (98.0%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | SSW (7 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00129300 & E00129301 |
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| ONS Area Name | Semi-Detached Ageing & Established Farming Communities |
| Average Age | 46.89 |
| Area Population | 1988.00 |
| Male Population | 968.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 1020.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 16 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01025479 |
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| LSOA Name: | West Lancashire 008A |
| SOA Code: | 2c |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02005311 |
| MSOA Name: | West Lancashire 008 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Asda Skelmersdale |
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| Ingram Road, Skelmersdale, WN8 6LU |
| 01695 558980 |
| Distance: 1.51 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Skelmersdale |
| Iceland Skelmersdale |
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| 1 The Concourse, Southway Skelmersdale, Lancshire, WN8 6LE |
| 01695727813 |
| Distance: 1.74 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Skelmersdale |
| Iceland Ormskirk Food Warehouse |
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| Hattersley Retail Park, Hattersley Way, Ormskirk, L39 2XF |
| 01695575118 |
| Distance: 2.86 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Ormskirk Food Warehouse |
| Morrisons Ormskirk |
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| Park Road, Ormskirk L39 3RB |
| 01695 570525 |
| Distance: 3.08 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Ormskirk |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01695 | SKELMERSDALE - LVSKE | P15 | FTTC |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Less than 2 Mbps | 4.4 | 4 | 9.2 | Y | 11 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of West Lancashire |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| P O Box 16, 52 Derby Street, Ormskirk, Lancashire &L39 2DF |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01695 577 177 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of West Lancashire |
| The Member of Parliament is Ashley Dalton |
| Details for the MP Ashley Dalton on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Ashley Dalton on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Ashley Dalton won with a majority of 13,625 the result was Lab hold. The total electorate was 74,081 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Bickerstaffe Ward |
| Parish: Lathom South Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Lancashire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Trinity Church of England/Methodist School
Address: Trinity Church of England/Methodist School, Kiln Lane, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8PW
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: 01695723878
Crow Orchard Primary School
Address: Crow Orchard Primary School, School Lane, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8QG
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: 01695724046
Westhead Lathom St James' Church of England Primary School
Address: Westhead Lathom St James' Church of England Primary School, 16 School Lane, Westhead, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 6HL
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: 01695574078
Brookfield Park Primary School
Address: Brookfield Park Primary School, School Lane, Chapel House, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8EH
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: 01695724042
St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale
Address: St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale, Sandy Lane, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8LQ
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: 01695722346
England Secondary Schools
Lathom High School : A Technology College
Address: Lathom High School : A Technology College, Glenburn Road, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6JN
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: 01695725653
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Engineering College
Address: Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Engineering College, Glenburn Road, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6JW
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: 01695725635
Maharishi Free School
Address: Maharishi Free School, Cobbs Brow Lane, Lathom, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 6JJ
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact: 01695729912
Nearest Hospitals
| Ormskirk and District General Hospital |
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| Address: Wigan Road, Ormskirk, L39 2AZ, |
| NHS Sector |
| Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 01695 577111 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 3.81 (miles) |
| Directions from to Ormskirk and District General Hospital |
| Ashworth Hospital |
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| Address: Parkbourn, Maghull, Liverpool, L31 1HW, |
| NHS Sector |
| Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 0151 473 0303 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 7.77 (miles) |
| Directions from to Ashworth Hospital |
| Wrightington Hospital |
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| Address: Hall Lane, Appley Bridge, Wigan, WN6 9EP, |
| NHS Sector |
| Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01942 244000 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 7.83 (miles) |
| Directions from to Wrightington Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: SANDY LANE, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 8LA
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: :
ASHURST DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 61 LYNDHURST, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6UH
Distance: 1.76 miles
Contact: :
BRIGHT ORTHODONTICS - SKELMERSDALE
Address: 73 CONCOURSE SHOPPING CENTRE, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6HD
Distance: 1.77 miles
Contact: :
MR AK RAO
Address: 124 FIRBECK, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 6PW
Distance: 1.84 miles
Contact: :
FIRBECK DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 118-124 FIRBECK, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6PW
Distance: 1.84 miles
Contact: :
WEST LANCASHIRE HEALTH CENTRE
Address: ORMSKIRK & DISTRICT HOSPITAL, WIGAN ROAD, ORMSKIRK, LANCASHIRE, L39 2AZ
Distance: 2.37 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
SANDY LANE HEALTH CENTRE
Address: SANDY LANE, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 8LA
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: :
SANDY LANE HEALTH CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: SANDY LANE, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 8LA
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: :
BEACON PRIMARY CARE
Address: SANDY LANE HEALTH CENTRE, SANDY LANE, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 8LA
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: tel: 01695 736000
DR A BISARYA
Address: SANDY LANE, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 8LA
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: tel: 01695 736191
ASHURST PRIMARY CARE
Address: ASHURST HEALTH CENTRE, LULWORTH, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 6QS
Distance: 1.83 miles
Contact: tel: 01695 736110
BEACON HILLSIDE PRACTICE
Address: HILLSIDE HEALTH CENTRE, TANHOUSE ROAD, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 6DS
Distance: 2.13 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: 55 WESTGATE, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 8LP
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: tel: 01695 723566
CHEMIST4U
Address: 34A-37 GREENHEY PLACE, EAST GILLIBRANDS, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 9SA
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: tel: 01695 474433
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: INGRAM ROAD, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 6LA
Distance: 1.55 miles
Contact: tel: 01695 567010
BOOTS
Address: 20 THE CONCOURSE, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 6ND
Distance: 1.77 miles
Contact: tel: 01695 725339
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: 21 LYNDALE, ASHURST, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6UJ
Distance: 1.81 miles
Contact: tel: 01695 731518
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: ROUGHWOOD CHEMISTS LTD, 121-123 BIRLEYWOOD, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 9HR
Distance: 2.69 miles
Contact: tel: 01695 723664
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Ormskirk Station is 2.87 miles away.
Address: Ormskirk station, Station Approach, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 2YN
Ormskirk is situated on the Northern Line|Ormskirk branch line and is managed by Merseyrail.
Ormskirk Station is staffed on a full time basis.
Rainford Station is 2.87 miles away.
Address: Rainford station, Junction Road, Rainford, Merseyside, WA11 8SJ
Rainford is situated on the Kirkby Branch Line and is managed by Northern.
Rainford Station is an unstaffed station.