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Bickerstaffe & Newburgh

About

Bickerstaffe and Newburgh are neighbouring villages situated on the western edge of West Lancashire, characterised by agricultural land and rural lanes. The area is largely defined by flat, open farmland, with pockets of residential development centred around the historic village cores. This landscape provides a quiet, residential setting within easy reach of larger towns.

A notable local landmark is the Grade II listed Newburgh Priory, a 19th-century country house with surrounding parkland. The area's network of public footpaths, including those crossing the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, allows for walks through the surrounding fields and meadows.

Area overview

On average Bickerstaffe & Newburgh has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bickerstaffe & Newburgh is £50,022 per year. There are 4 schools in Bickerstaffe & Newburgh: 4 primary (2 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bickerstaffe & Newburgh is home to around 6,797 people, with a population density of about 104.4 per km2.

Crime rate

1/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Bickerstaffe & Newburgh Population

6,797

Population density

104.4 per km²

Crime

Anti-social behaviour

13.39(-28%)

Violence and sexual offences

9.71(-74%)

Burglary

3.83(-31%)

Criminal damage and arson

2.94(-67%)

Other theft

2.5(-62%)

North West average

Demographics

British

6,441

94.72%

Other White

1.44%

Indian

0.57%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.57%

Irish

0.54%

Total population: 6,800

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

1,946

32.2%

Level 3 (A level)

1,937

32.05%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

686

11.35%

No qualifications

663

10.97%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

416

6.88%

Total 16+ residents: 6,043

Housing

Owns outright

1,222

51.22%

Owns with a mortgage

778

32.61%

Private landlord or letting agency

204

8.55%

Social rents from council

3.48%

Other forms of private rent

2.77%

Total households: 2,386

Property prices in Bickerstaffe & Newburgh

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £312,500 in Bickerstaffe & Newburgh area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £1,125,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bickerstaffe & Newburgh over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	17	£359,950	£273,200	£310,000	£520,000	£945,000
Flats	3	£300,000	£286,500	£292,500	£368,500	£423,300
Semi-Detached	19	£278,000	£214,500	£233,500	£366,000	£478,350
Terraced	11	£218,000	£112,750	£156,000	£295,000	£397,500

10 years median price trend in Bickerstaffe & Newburgh

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

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Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Bickerstaffe & Newburgh

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