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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 49 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
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
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
25.57(-31%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.36(+36%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.07(-21%)
Other theft
5.82(-12%)
Shoplifting
4.78(-16%)
North West average

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

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 174 recent sales, the median property price is £244,000 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
Detached50£370,000
Flats18£158,500
Semi-Detached77£230,000
Terraced29£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

Tollgate Road

L404BD

Back Moss Lane

L405SH

Newlands Avenue

L405XS

Delph Drive

L407RZ

Trevor Road

L400SS

Laurel Avenue

L407BG

Mill Race Close

L407RF

Liverpool Road South

L407RX

Trevor Road

L400RD

Red Cat Lane

L400RH

Mere Avenue

L405XX

Willow End

L407UP

Admiralty Close

L404AE

School Lane

L404AX

Moss Lane

L400SQ

Orrell Lane

L404BB

Meadow Lane

L405BF

Carvel Way

L407BA

Cinder Close

L408JT

Plantation Road

L408JX

New Lane

L405TA

Millbank Brow

L405UT

Brooklands Grove

L404LE

Weaver Avenue

L407SY

Liverpool Road South

L400SA

Liverpool Road North

L400ST

Laburnum Grove

L400SW

Bobby Langton Way

L404AR

Moss Lane

L407TG

Mill Dam Lane

L404AQ

Warpers Moss Lane

L405SG

Mill Lane

L407RB

Richmond Avenue

L407RU

Trevor Road

L408LB

Ringtail Court

L405XT

Boundary Lane

L400TW

Cherry Grove

L404AW

Thistle Court

L407SG

Hesketh Road

L407TD

Liverpool Road South

L407UD

Mill Dam Close

Data Sources

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