Lathom South
| Lathom South | |
|---|---|
Water tower at Scarth Hill in background | |
Location within Lancashire | |
| Area | 4.48 km2 (1.73 sq mi) |
| Population | 657 (2011 Census) |
| • Density | 147/km2 (380/sq mi) |
| OS grid reference | SD451068 |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Ormskirk |
| Postcode district | L40 |
| Post town | Skelmersdale, Wigan |
| Postcode district | WN8 |
| Dialling code | 01695 |
| Police | Lancashire |
| Fire | Lancashire |
| Ambulance | North West |
| UK Parliament | |
Lathom South is a civil parish in the West Lancashire district of Lancashire, England, situated near the towns of Ormskirk and Skelmersdale. The parish council was established in 2007, and the area, which includes the hamlets of Blaguegate and Scarth Hill, has historical ties to the neighbouring parish of Lathom. As of 2011, Lathom South has a population of 657.