Postcode L40 4BW 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 Bickerstaffe & Newburgh area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 31.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Bickerstaffe & Newburgh is £50,022 per year. The nearest station is Hoscar located about 0.4 miles away.
Bickerstaffe & Newburgh has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,480 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 22% least deprived areas in England.
Bickerstaffe & Newburgh has a low crime rate, with approximately 31.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bickerstaffe & Newburgh is £50,022 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near L40 4BW.
Bickerstaffe & Newburgh near L40 4BW has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hoscar located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Hoscar | N/A | Walking directions to Hoscar |
Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 in Burscough Bridge & Rufford area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,000 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 | 25 | £430,000 |
| Flats | 16 | £158,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £232,500 |
| Terraced | 18 | £218,000 |
10 year median price trend in Burscough Bridge & Rufford
In the L40 4BW postcode area, located within Bickerstaffe & Newburgh, 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.