Postcode L40 1SX is located in a rural hamlet, within the Burscough Bridge & Rufford ward of West Lancashire in the North West region, and forms part of the Rufford & Banks area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Rufford & Banks is £44,201 per year. The nearest station is Rufford located about 1.4 miles away.
Rufford & Banks has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,076 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 21% least deprived areas in England.
Rufford & Banks has a very low crime rate, with approximately 23.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Rufford & Banks is £44,201 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near L40 1SX.
Rufford & Banks near L40 1SX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Rufford located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £237,000 in Burscough Bridge & Rufford area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £900,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 30 | £424,500 |
| Flats | 15 | £157,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £232,500 |
| Terraced | 24 | £202,750 |
10 year median price trend in Burscough Bridge & Rufford
In the L40 1SX postcode area, located within Rufford & Banks, there are no schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for West Lancashire district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for L40 1SX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Alison Jones
Burscough Bridge & Rufford - Elected 7 May 2026
Patrick Hurley
Southport - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.