Burscough Bridge & Rufford ward is located in West Lancashire, covering a mix of rural and semi-urban areas. The ward includes the villages of Burscough Bridge and Rufford, connected by the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. The area is known for its agricultural land, with farming playing a key role in the local economy. The canal and nearby Martin Mere Wetland Centre attract visitors, adding to the ward’s appeal.
Residential areas are concentrated around Burscough Bridge, which has amenities like shops, schools, and transport links, including a railway station. Rufford retains a quieter, village atmosphere with historic sites like Rufford Old Hall. The ward’s landscape features open fields, waterways, and pockets of woodland, offering a balance between community living and rural surroundings.
On average Burscough Bridge & Rufford has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Burscough Bridge & Rufford is £42,708 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).
Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 in Burscough Bridge & Rufford area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £1,350,000.
By property type: detached homes sit at £440,000; semi-detached at £222,500; terraced at £205,500; flats at £168,000.
10 years price trend in Burscough Bridge & Rufford
L401SR
New Road
L401TA
Church Road
L401TF
Highsands Avenue
L401UE
Sandy Lane
L404BD
Back Moss Lane
L405SH
Newlands Avenue
L406LH
Spa Fold
L400RD
Moss Nook
L400RH
Mere Avenue
L401TH
Beech Close
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Brick Kiln Lane
L401TL
Mere Lane
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Rufford Park Lane
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Orrell Lane
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Colburne Close
L404AX
Moss Lane
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Meadow Lane
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Wheat Lane
L405TH
Briars Brook
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Blythe Lane
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Plantation Road
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New Lane
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Bracken Gardens
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Fish Lane
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Little Meadow Lane
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Trent Close
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Castle Lane
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Liverpool Road North
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Laburnum Grove
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Bobby Langton Way
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Boundary Lane
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Rufford & Banks
L401UD
Chapel Lane
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Cross Meanygate
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Warper's Moss Lane
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Back Moss Lane
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Mill Lane
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Ringtail Court
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Mere Lane
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2025.