Postcode L40 5UD 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 38.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Bickerstaffe & Newburgh is £45,800 per year. The nearest station is Burscough Junction located about 1.2 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
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 38.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 4.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Bickerstaffe & Newburgh is £45,800 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near L40 5UD.
Bickerstaffe & Newburgh near L40 5UD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Burscough Junction located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £251,650 in Burscough Bridge & Rufford area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,000 up to £1,100,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 28 | £439,975 |
| Flats | 20 | £165,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £244,000 |
| Terraced | 16 | £211,750 |
10 year median price trend in Burscough Bridge & Rufford
In the L40 5UD postcode area, located within Bickerstaffe & Newburgh, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.