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About

Burscough is a small town in West Lancashire, located between Ormskirk and Southport. The area is known for its canals, including the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, which runs through the town. Burscough has a mix of residential areas, local shops, and green spaces, with a focus on community life.

The town has historical ties to agriculture and transport, reflected in its older buildings and canal heritage. Nearby, the Martin Mere Wetland Centre attracts visitors interested in wildlife. Burscough offers a quieter pace compared to larger nearby towns, with easy access to the Lancashire countryside.

Area overview

On average Burscough has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 70 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 of residents in Burscough is £42,800 per year. There are 6 schools in Burscough: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
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

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

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 183 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Burscough area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 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
Detached52£370,000
Flats21£157,000
Semi-Detached77£230,000
Terraced33£205,000

10 years median price trend in Burscough

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

All postcodes in Burscough

L408LD

Falcon Place

L400SS

Laurel Avenue

L404BD

Back Moss Lane

L405SH

Newlands Avenue

L405XS

Delph Drive

L407RZ

Trevor Road

L400RD

Moss Nook

L400RH

Mere Avenue

L405XX

Willow End

L407BG

Burscough

L407RF

Chancel Way

L407RX

Trevor Road

L407UP

Admiralty Close

L400SQ

Orrell Lane

L404AE

Colburne Close

L404AX

Moss Lane

L404BB

Meadow Lane

L405BF

Carvel Way

L407BA

Burscough

L408JT

Plantation Road

L408JX

New Lane

L400AA

Bracken Gardens

L404LE

Trent Close

L405TA

Millbank Brow

L405UT

Brooklands Grove

L407SY

Liverpool Road South

L400SA

Liverpool Road North

L400ST

Laburnum Grove

L400SW

Bobby Langton Way

L404AQ

Warper's Moss Lane

L404AR

Back Moss Lane

L405SG

Mill Lane

L407RB

Elm Road

L407RU

Trevor Road

L407TG

Manor Avenue

L408LB

Ringtail Court

L407UD

Manor Road

L400TW

Cherry Grove

L404AW

Moss Lane

L405XT

Boundary Lane

L407SG

Hesketh Road

L407TD

Liverpool Road South

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.