Ormskirk | |
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Town | |
Ormskirk town centre | |
Location within Lancashire | |
Population | 24,073 (2011)[1] |
OS grid reference | SD415085 |
District | |
Shire county | |
Region | |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | ORMSKIRK |
Postcode district | L39 |
Dialling code | 01695 |
Police | Lancashire |
Fire | Lancashire |
Ambulance | North West |
UK Parliament | |
Ormskirk is a market town in the West Lancashire district of Lancashire, England. It is located 13 miles (21 km) north of Liverpool, 11 miles (18 km) northwest of St Helens, 9 miles (14 km) southeast of Southport and 18 miles (29 km) southwest of Preston. Ormskirk is known for its gingerbread.[2][3] In 2011 it had a population of 24,073.