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Rural South

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About

The Rural South ward encompasses a predominantly agricultural landscape within West Lancashire, characterised by expansive fields and scattered farmsteads. The area is defined by its open countryside, with land primarily used for arable farming and livestock. Settlements are small and dispersed, maintaining a low population density across the ward. The Leeds and Liverpool Canal forms a notable linear feature, threading through the western part of the agricultural terrain.

A key aspect of the local economy is market gardening, with several nurseries and growers operating in the area. The ward includes the distinct village of Halsall, which serves as a focal point with its parish church and historic buildings. Transport routes like the A5147 road bisect the farmland, connecting the rural communities. This creates a working environment where agricultural activity shapes both the visual character and daily life.

Area overview

On average Rural South has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 3.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rural South is £49,724 per year. There are 3 schools in Rural South: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
3.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Rural South

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £287,998 in Rural South area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £1,175,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Rural South 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 Rural South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached33£359,950
Flats2£278,500
Semi-Detached39£254,950
Terraced12£158,750

10 years median price trend in Rural South

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

All postcodes in Rural South

L390ET

Barrow Nook Lane

WN88UP

Firswood Road

L390ED

Stockley Crescent

L390EN

Back Lane

WN88UE

Hollands Lane

L390HX

Ben Lane Court

L334YD

Siding Lane

L394AJ

St Helens Road

L396SA

St Michael Road

L334YB

Stopgate Lane

L390EZ

Skelmersdale Road

L399ER

Bowkers Green Lane

L333AU

Dale Lane

L390HH

Coal Pit Lane

L406AB

Castle Lane

L406HB

Bewcastle Drive

L394AN

St Helens Road

L333AP

North Perimeter Road

L311HN

Outlet Lane

L406HD

Scarth Hill Lane

L390EB

Church Road

L396SH

Bold Lane

L334YH

Sineacre Lane

L405UH

Castle Lane

WN88BN

Swifts Fold

WN88UH

Dickets Lane

L390EW

Back Lane

L396TA

Prescot Road

L406JZ

Lyelake Lane

L406JL

Plough Lane

WN88DB

Barn Croft Close

L406HY

Wigan Road

L406LG

Rural South

L396SY

Butchers Lane

L390EJ

Mercers Lane

L396TD

The Rowans

L396SR

Mickering Lane

L333AT

Dale Lane

L390HA

Outlet Lane

L396SN

Brookfield Lane

L390HL

Ben Lane

L334YG

Hall Lane

WN88GH

Black Moss Close

WA117TQ

Ferny Knoll Road

WN88BY

Broad Hey Close

L390ES

Back Lane

WN88TR

Ormskirk Road

L406HU

Castle Lane

L396AE

Rural South

L396SD

Holt Coppice

WN89TJ

Moss Lane

WN89TQ

Maple View

L390EU

Coach Road

WN88BS

Liverpool Road

L390EE

Liverpool Road

L334YA

Stopgate Lane

WN89TW

Maple View

L406JR

Halton Chase

L334XY

Stopgate Lane

L406HS

Holly Close

L406LD

Vicarage Close

L399EN

Ormskirk Road

L406HT

Ormond Avenue

L396TE

Old Rectory Green

L406HJ

Varlian Close

WN88GG

Arley Drive

L406HN

School Lane

L406JQ

Spa Lane

WN89TG

Maple View

WN88BE

Old Town Way

L396AA

Mill Brook Court

L396TJ

Elmsfield Park

L396ST

Springfield Road

L406LF

Willow Bank

L394AL

St Helens Road

L406HP

Forge Close

L406JF

Crosshall Brow

L396SX

Back Lane

WN88TS

Taylor Street

L390HQ

Rainford Road

WN89TH

White Moss Road South

WN88FG

Goose Brook Drive

L406JP

Scarth Hill Lane

WN88BF

Village Close

WN88BJ

Liverpool Road

L390EA

Lathom Road

L394YF

St Helens Road

L390EF

Liverpool Road

L399EL

Catharines Lane

L399EW

Ormskirk Road

L406HL

School Lane

L390HD

Ormskirk Old Road

L399EP

High Lane

L394AR

St Helens Road

L390EQ

Liverpool Road

WN89TL

Moss Lane

L406JA

Dicks Lane

L390HR

Sineacre Lane

L390EP

Billinge Lane

L399EA

St Helens Road

Data Sources

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