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Rufford & Banks

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About

Rufford and Banks are neighbouring villages situated on the western edge of West Lancashire, close to the tidal estuary of the River Douglas. The area is characterised by flat, agricultural land and a network of drainage ditches, with views often extending towards the Irish Sea. It is a primarily rural setting, with farmland and scattered settlements defining the landscape.

A notable local feature is the Rufford Old Hall, a National Trust property with a distinctive hammerbeam roof in its great hall. The Leeds and Liverpool Canal passes through the area, and the Martin Mere wetland nature reserve lies just to the east, attracting significant numbers of overwintering wildfowl. The villages themselves contain a mix of residential properties and local services.

Area overview

On average Rufford & Banks has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rufford & Banks is £44,201 per year. There are 5 schools in Rufford & Banks: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Rufford & Banks is home to around 7,972 people, with a population density of about 139.3 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rufford & Banks Population
7,972
Population density
139.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
17.56(-6%)
Violence and sexual offences
16.68(-55%)
Burglary
2.76(-50%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.63(-71%)
Other theft
2.38(-64%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,606
95.43%
Other White
182
2.28%
Irish
28
0.35%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
21
0.26%
White and Asian (mixed)
20
0.25%
Total population: 7,970

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,128
31.07%
No qualifications
1,286
18.78%
Level 3 (A level)
1,189
17.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
923
13.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
618
9.02%
Total 16+ residents: 6,849

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,718
49.09%
Owns with a mortgage
1,073
30.66%
Private landlord or letting agency
299
8.54%
Other social rented
163
4.66%
Social rents from council
119
3.4%
Total households: 3,500

Property prices in Rufford & Banks

Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £244,995 in Rufford & Banks area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,000 up to £760,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Rufford & Banks 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 Rufford & Banks over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached37£370,000
Flats4£102,750
Semi-Detached47£210,000
Terraced11£177,000

10 years median price trend in Rufford & Banks

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rufford & Banks.

All postcodes in Rufford & Banks

PR46LD

Moss Side Lane

PR98ER

Ralphs Wifes Lane

PR98EX

Long Lane

PR46LA

Tabby Nook

PR98BB

Station Road

PR98BP

Oakford Close

PR98DN

Abrams Green

L401SP

Sluice Lane

PR46LN

Bolton's Meanygate

PR46JB

Southport New Road

PR98FD

Southport New Road

PR98BN

Gravel Lane

PR98DG

Westerdale Drive

PR98ET

Church Road

PR98HA

Little Lane

L401UH

Smithy Lane

PR46JZ

Orchard Farm Close

PR98AH

Common Lane

L401UT

Douglas Close

PR46JU

Mere Lane

PR98DU

George's Lane

PR98GR

Church Close

PR98RU

Plover Close

PR46JH

Higher Lane

PR98DA

Common Lane

PR98RG

Guinea Hall Close

L401TR

Highsands Avenue

L401SH

Holly Lane

PR98DF

Dalweb Industrial Park

L401AE

Riverside Road

L401ST

Croston Drive

L401TZ

Holmeswood Road

L401RZ

Holmeswood Road

L401SB

Liverpool Road

PR46LQ

Gorse Lane

PR98BD

Hoole Lane

L401AA

Roseacre Gardens

L401TN

Cousins Lane

PR46JA

Southport New Road

L401BB

Manor House Close

L401RB

Croston Road

L401SF

Liverpool Road

L401UL

The Paddock

L401UX

Croft Hey

PR98DJ

Southport New Road

PR98EN

Burscough Bridge & Rufford

PR98EZ

New Lane Pace

PR98FP

Fareham Drive

PR98SN

Scarisbrick Close

L401UJ

Wiggins Lane

L401UR

Willow Green

L401SA

Liverpool Road

L401XB

Springwood Drive

PR98BW

Gravel Lane

PR98EQ

Burscough Bridge & Rufford

L401SW

Flash Lane

PR98BT

Guinea Hall Lane

PR98ES

Vicarage Lane

L401SN

Flash Lane

L401UA

Holmeswood Road

PR46UY

Sutton Lane

PR98BA

Railway Avenue

PR98EH

Gorsey Lane

PR98SR

Greaves Hall Avenue East

PR46JW

Barn Close

PR98EY

Chapel Lane

PR98FQ

Eversham Close

PR98FR

Gravel Close

PR98RF

Guinea Hall Mews

L401BJ

Manor House Close

L401UN

Hesketh Green

PR98DE

Gravel Lane

PR98JL

Banks Road

PR98AQ

Moss Lane

PR98DL

Green Lane

PR98GZ

Abington Drive

L401TW

Cousins Lane

PR46XA

Green Lane

PR98BL

Greaves Hall Avenue

PR98DW

Hawthorne Drive

PR98FZ

Riversview

PR98GW

Skylark Close

PR98RS

Dunlin Grove

L401SJ

Mill Hey Lane

PR46LE

Legh Lane

PR46LX

Longfold

PR98EL

Boltons Cop

PR98JQ

Banks Road

PR98SB

Old School Close

L401SD

Liverpool Road

L401SZ

Brick Kiln Lane

L401TY

Holmeswood Road

PR46FW

Pear Tree Close

PR46UX

Blackgate Lane

PR98AX

Rufford Drive

PR98AY

Station Road

PR98GU

St Stephens Close

L401TU

Albert Road

PR46HX

Southport New Road

PR98BX

Gravel Lane

Data Sources

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