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About

Burscough sits on the flat, agricultural landscape of West Lancashire, its development historically tied to the Leeds and Liverpool Canal and the railway. The area is characterised by a mix of residential streets, local commerce along the main roads, and surrounding farmland. The canal remains a functional waterway, with boats moored along its banks and several traditional bridges crossing its path.

The area's history is visibly rooted in transport and agriculture. Burscough Junction, where two railway lines meet, underscores this legacy. Large, modern garden centres have become a notable local feature, drawing visitors from across the region to their extensive retail spaces set against the open skyline.

Area overview

On average Burscough has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Burscough is £48,129 per year. There are 6 schools in Burscough: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Burscough is home to around 9,620 people, with a population density of about 791.3 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Burscough Population
9,620
Population density
791.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.56(-18%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.64(+37%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.9(-12%)
Shoplifting
5.82(+1%)
Other theft
5.72(-13%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,204
95.68%
Other White
124
1.29%
Other Asian
50
0.52%
Irish
50
0.52%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
36
0.37%
Total population: 9,620

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,654
33.5%
Level 3 (A level)
1,418
17.9%
No qualifications
1,266
15.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,125
14.2%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
706
8.91%
Total 16+ residents: 7,923

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,556
38.37%
Owns with a mortgage
1,471
36.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
489
12.06%
Social rents from council
263
6.49%
Other social rented
169
4.17%
Total households: 4,055

Property prices in Burscough

Based on 166 recent sales, the median property price is £246,375 in Burscough area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £790,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Burscough in the 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 Burscough over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached74£239,998
Detached48£372,500
Flats15£155,000
Terraced29£215,000

10 years median price trend in Burscough

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Burscough.

All postcodes in Burscough

L404AF

School Lane

L400RQ

Moss Nook

L400TF

Back Lane

L404LE

Weaver Avenue

L407UL

Heaton Close

L408RT

Falcon Place

L405TJ

Mill Lane

L400AB

Burscough Bridge & Rufford

L407SD

Higgins Lane

L405XX

Willow End

L404AU

Moss Lane

L405BS

Elder Avenue

L407TR

Belmont Close

L407RP

Rivington Drive

L404AW

Thistle Court

L400SN

Victoria Street

L407RD

Richmond Avenue

L407BT

Earls Gardens

L407TT

Manor Avenue

L405SX

Rees Park

L404BD

Back Moss Lane

L400SR

Almond Avenue

L408JY

Ringtail Road

L405TA

Millbank Brow

L405SB

Staveley Avenue

L408AH

Seafire Way

L405SS

Junction Lane

L405RZ

Liverpool Road North

L405TP

Liverpool Road North

L407TL

Manor Gardens

L407UU

Vicarage Gardens

L405SF

Langdale Drive

L400SU

Willow Crescent

L404AG

Warpers Moss Lane

L407TN

Manor Road

L407UR

Lordsgate Lane

L400SG

Orrell Lane

L407TF

Clayton House Gardens

L407BY

Fitz Henry Way

L405SN

Junction Lane

L408TG

Osprey Place

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.