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Rufford & Banks

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About

Rufford & Banks is a rural area in West Lancashire, known for its open countryside and small villages. The landscape is dominated by farmland, with fields and hedgerows typical of the region. The area includes the villages of Rufford and Banks, which have a mix of residential properties and local amenities. Rufford is home to the historic Rufford Old Hall, a Tudor-era manor house managed by the National Trust.

The River Douglas runs through the area, providing a natural feature that influences the local environment. The Leeds and Liverpool Canal also passes nearby, offering walking and cycling routes. Agriculture plays a significant role in the local economy, with dairy and arable farming common. The area has a quiet, residential feel, with easy access to larger towns like Ormskirk and Southport for more services and transport links.

Area overview

On average Rufford & Banks has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 46 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 of residents in Rufford & Banks is £41,400 per year. There are 5 schools in Rufford & Banks: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
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

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

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 120 recent sales, the median property price is £247,450 in Rufford & Banks area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,000 up to £1,100,000.

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
Detached46£390,000
Flats9£124,995
Semi-Detached55£210,000
Terraced10£186,000

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

PR98AF

Blundell Lane

PR98DH

Southport New Road

PR98LH

New Lane

L401UB

Sandy Way

PR46JL

Hunter's Lane

PR98AP

Station Road

PR98TD

Rufford & Banks

PR98FS

Levens Close

PR98SL

Chamberlain Close

L401US

Liverpool Road

PR98ED

Gorsey Lane

PR98HE

Fleetwood Crescent

L401TG

Highsands Avenue

L401TT

Prescott Avenue

L401UW

Douglas Close

PR98BE

Hesketh Avenue

PR98DB

Sugar Stubbs Lane

PR98FE

Southport New Road

PR98SP

Aveling Drive

PR98SQ

Rufford & Banks

L401SL

Boundary Lane

L401XH

Rufford Park Lane

PR46JT

Rufford & Banks

PR46UU

Blackgate Lane

PR98EB

Boundary Lane

PR98EJ

Square House Lane

L401SE

Liverpool Road

L401SQ

Liverpool Road

L401SX

Moss Lane

PR98AR

Chorley Close

PR98AU

Chorley Close

PR98BG

Hoole Lane

PR98BQ

Caunce Avenue

PR98FN

Greaves Close

PR98RX

Pintail Way

L401SG

Liverpool Road

L401SS

The Paddock

L401UY

New Road

PR46JS

Mere Lane

PR46LB

Hunter's Lane

PR98DD

Bolton's Cop

PR98BU

Almond Brow

PR98HB

New Lane Pace

L401XD

Longshaw Close

PR46JN

Blackgate Lane

PR46NP

Rufford & Banks

PR98DR

Southport New Road

PR98DY

Marsh Road

PR98EW

Southport New Road

L401UF

Sandy Lane

PR46JE

Higher Lane

PR46JX

Common Lane

PR98EE

Bolton's Cop

PR98FH

Aveling Drive

PR98FY

Abington Drive

PR98LJ

New Lane

PR98SH

Aveling Drive

PR98AL

Abrams Fold

PR98AT

Leyland Close

PR98FA

Southport New Road

PR98RT

Wigeon Place

L401AB

Wheatsheaf Mews

L401UP

The Hawthornes

PR98EG

Rufford & Banks

PR46JY

Cinder Lane

L401SU

Spark Lane

L401TX

Birch Lane

PR46JP

Barn Close

PR98AS

Abrams Green

PR98EU

Glebe Lane

PR98GS

Aveling Drive

PR98HF

Fleetwood Crescent

PR98HH

Bond's Lane

PR98RW

Redshank Close

PR98SA

Schwartzman Drive

PR98DS

Honeysuckle Avenue

PR98FG

Avenham Close

PR98LN

Blundell Lane

PR98BJ

Aveling Drive

PR98BY

Bobbiners Lane

PR98EP

Southport New Road

PR98HJ

Charnley's Lane

PR98SJ

Aveling Drive

L401SR

New Road

L401TA

Church Road

L401TF

Highsands Avenue

L401UE

Sandy Lane

PR98DT

Lancaster Gate

PR98GT

Chapel Close

PR98GX

Abington Drive

L401TH

Beech Close

L401TJ

Brick Kiln Lane

L401TL

Mere Lane

L401XE

Rufford Park Lane

PR46HY

Blackgate Lane

PR46JJ

Blackgate Lane

PR98LW

New Lane

PR98DQ

Southport New Road

PR98DX

Bank Lane

PR98DZ

Hundred End Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.