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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

L394RZ

St Helens Road

WN88FA

Slate Brook Road

L334DJ

Moss Lane

L405TT

Lathom Lane

L394AU

St Helens Road

L399ES

Ormskirk Road

L399EF

Long Lane

L396TF

St Michaels Park

L390HW

Intake Lane

L399EB

Ormskirk Road

L390EG

Liverpool Road

L406JS

Meadow Close

L406HG

Vicarage Lane

L406GA

Lunds Close

L390JB

Rainford Road

L390HB

Heyes Croft

WN89PZ

Holland Moss

WN88BH

Standside Park

L394AP

St Helens Road

WN88FB

Slate Brook Road

WN88FJ

Rural South

L396SB

Church Lane

L399EH

Poppy Lane

WN88BG

Village Way

L399EG

Grave Yard Lane

L396SZ

Bowkers Green Lane

WN88DX

Sand Wash Drive

L394AX

St Helens Road

L396SU

Swan Lane

L395DH

Winifred Lane

L406HW

School Lane

L406JU

St James Close

L333AL

Boundary Lane

L406HH

Wellfield Lane

L390ER

Simonswood Lane

L406LA

Lyelake Lane

L399EJ

Croppers Lane

L394PZ

St Helens Road

L394AW

St Helens Road

L406LP

Meadowbridge Close

L390EH

Hall Lane

WN88AA

Meadow Nook Drive

L406HR

Green Acre

WN88UZ

Old Engine Lane

WN88UT

Firswood Road

WA117TG

Ferny Knoll Road

L396TG

Church View

L396AB

Robbins Bridge Meadows

L390HF

Top Colliers Row

L406HA

Ruff Lane

L334YQ

Hall Lane

WN88DA

Hollin Hey Close

L394AH

St Helens Road

WN88TY

Blaguegate Lane

L390HJ

Holly Lane

L394AA

St Helens Road

L390HE

Rainford Road

L390JG

Rainford Road

WN88TU

Bromilow Road

L406JT

Dicks Lane

L394AY

St Helens Road

L396SL

Sandy Lane

L406JD

Crosshall Brow

WN88DD

Colliery Drive

L406JE

Crosshall Brow

L334XZ

Pingwood Lane

WN88UY

Slate Lane

L399ED

Scarth Hill Lane

L396SJ

Beech Road

L390EL

Mill View Court

L406HE

Whiteleys Lane

L390EX

Moss Lane

WN88BQ

Parkside Ave

L396RX

Northway

WN88BX

Liverpool Road

WN88BB

Old Town Close

L406HQ

Vicarage Lane

L406JX

Lyelake Lane

WN88GF

Bibby Close

WN88TZ

Blaguegate Lane

L396SP

Brookfield Lane

WN88BT

Skelmersdale Road

L390EY

Lyelake Lane

WN88BU

Skelmersdale Road

L394AQ

St Helens Road

WN89TD

Maple View

L406JW

Lyelake Lane

L396SS

Smithy Lane

WN88AS

Merdale Way

L396SQ

Bold Lane

L397HQ

Formby Lane

WN88BP

Derby Road

L334XX

Hall Lane

L394QP

Blairgowrie Gardens

L390HP

Coach Road

WN88FD

Slate Brook Road

L406AD

Castle Lane

L406JN

Wigan Road

WN89TN

Moss Lane View

WN88BL

White Moss Road

Data Sources

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