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Burscough Bridge & Rufford

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About

Burscough Bridge & Rufford ward encompasses a mix of residential and rural landscapes in West Lancashire. The area includes the villages of Burscough Bridge and Rufford, connected by the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, which serves as a central feature for local navigation and leisure. The surrounding land is primarily agricultural, with fields and farmland defining much of the open scenery between the settlements. This creates a distinct contrast between the built-up village centres and the wider, open countryside.

The ward is notable for its historical transport links, with the canal and a railway line both passing through. Rufford is home to a former mill and its associated Old Mill Pool, a remnant of its industrial past. The area's character is largely shaped by these waterways and its position within the West Lancashire coastal plain, offering a flat topography suited to farming. Local community life is centred around the villages, with amenities serving the resident population.

Area overview

On average Burscough Bridge & Rufford has low deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 5.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Burscough Bridge & Rufford is £46,764 per year. There are 7 schools in Burscough Bridge & Rufford: 7 primary (0 Outstanding and 7 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
5.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Burscough Bridge & Rufford

Median price£255,000
Price per sq ft£271
Sales (last 12 months)100
Typical range (middle 50%)£195K – £367K

Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 (about £271 per square foot) in Burscough Bridge & Rufford area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £815,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Burscough Bridge & Rufford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached30£395,000£312
Semi-Detached34£255,400£276
Terraced25£225,000£252
Flats11£155,000£195

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Burscough Bridge & Rufford

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Burscough Bridge & Rufford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£263,750£139,995£163,500£150,000
2017£370,000£138,498£182,500£159,500
2018£349,998£140,000£192,500£148,000
2019£331,250£132,475£179,975£163,000
2020£360,000£86,250£206,250£164,000
2021£389,500£152,500£205,000£164,000
2022£399,000£140,750£233,550£220,000
2023£455,000£131,500£242,500£182,500
2024£435,000£168,000£247,500£235,000
2025£395,000£158,500£239,000£216,000
2026£600,000£110,000£350,000£322,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Burscough Bridge & Rufford.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Burscough Bridge & Rufford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£192£173£168£210
2017£232£191£201£175
2018£251£193£201£177
2019£264£170£187£192
2020£252£147£215£208
2021£281£210£225£174
2022£292£195£258£246
2023£286£187£257£257
2024£313£225£262£275
2025£317£236£282£264
2026£312£182£251£218
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Burscough Bridge & Rufford.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Burscough Bridge & Rufford in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Burscough Bridge & Rufford

What is the average house price in Burscough Bridge & Rufford?

The median sale price in Burscough Bridge & Rufford is £255,000 (about £271 per square foot) based on 100 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Burscough Bridge & Rufford?

Burscough Bridge & Rufford has 7 primary schools (7 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Burscough Bridge & Rufford?

Burscough Bridge & Rufford scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Burscough Bridge & Rufford sits around rank 22,777 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Burscough Bridge & Rufford?

The average household income in Burscough Bridge & Rufford is around £46,764 per year, and 5% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Burscough Bridge & Rufford?

Burscough Bridge & Rufford is represented by 1 elected councillor: Alison Jones (Reform UK).

All postcodes in Burscough Bridge & Rufford

L408JX

New Lane

L400SX

Canal View Drive

PR46LE

Legh Lane

L401ST

Croston Drive

L405TE

Ring O Bells Lane

L405SB

Staveley Avenue

L404BE

Moss Bridge Lane

L404AY

Moss Lane

L400ST

Laburnum Grove

L400TF

Back Lane

L405UA

Blythe Lane

L405RZ

Liverpool Road North

L404BP

Bleak Lane

L400RD

Red Cat Lane

L405WD

Pear Tree Mews

L400RB

Red Cat Lane

PR46LD

Moss Side Lane

PR46LA

Tabby Nook

L408LB

Ringtail Court

L401UF

Sandy Lane

L405UE

Hall Lane

L408JW

Swordfish Close

L401TT

Prescott Avenue

L400TL

Orrell Mews

L401TF

Highsands Avenue

L405UF

Burscough Bridge & Rufford

L401XB

Springwood Drive

PR98FD

Southport New Road

L405TW

Liverpool Road North

L401SF

Liverpool Road

L405SF

Langdale Drive

L406JB

Castle Lane

L408JH

Martin Lane

L408JT

Plantation Road

L401SY

Brick Kiln Lane

L404BJ

Frog Lane

L400RF

Red Cat Lane

L404AR

Moss Lane

L400SA

Liverpool Road North

L401SR

New Road

PR46JS

The Marshes Lane

L400RZ

Burscough Bridge & Rufford

PR46JZ

Orchard Farm Close

L404AW

Thistle Court

L401SB

Liverpool Road

L400SQ

Orrell Lane

L401XH

Rufford Park Lane

L405UU

Smithy Walk

L401TZ

Holmeswood Road

L401SP

Sluice Lane

L404BH

Hollowford Lane

L401RB

Croston Road

L400RT

Martin Lane

L401TS

Hesketh Drive

PR98EG

Burscough Bridge & Rufford

L400SD

Mart Lane

L401TJ

Tootle Lane

L400SP

Almond Avenue

L401UE

Sandy Lane

L408LA

Ringtail Place

L401SS

Holmeswood Road

L405SE

Langdale Drive

L405UR

Three Oaks Close

L400SU

Willow Crescent

PR98EW

Southport New Road

PR98EN

Burscough Bridge & Rufford

L408JU

Gilbert Place

L408JA

New Lane

L401SU

Spark Lane

L400SG

Orrell Lane

L401TN

Cousins Lane

L406JG

Spa Lane

L400RP

Marsh Moss Lane

PR46FW

Pear Tree Close

L400TQ

Red Cat Lane

PR46LB

Moss Hey Lane

L405UN

Hall Lane

PR98FA

Southport New Road

L401SN

Flash Lane

L405UP

Lathom Park

L404LG

Trent Close

L405UW

Hall Lane

L400SY

Bobby Langton Way

PR98DJ

Southport New Road

L401UW

Thornton Close

L400RS

Crabtree Lane

L401UL

The Paddock

L401BB

Manor House Close

L401TG

Holmeswood Road

L405TU

Sandy Lane

L401TB

Station Road

L404BD

Back Moss Lane

L405SJ

Glenroyd Drive

L406LN

Spa Lane

L401UD

Chapel Lane

L404BR

Meadow Lane

L404LA

Lord Street

L401UY

New Road

L401UA

Holmeswood Road

L400RY

New Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.