Postcode L40 1UR is located in a rural town, 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
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 4.8% 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 1UR.
Rufford & Banks near L40 1UR has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Rufford located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Rufford | N/A | Walking directions to Rufford |
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
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 1UR, 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.