Postcode L40 5XE is located in a rural village, 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 Hoscar located about 0.9 miles away. There are 3 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 6.8% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 20 ft away from L40 5XE.
Bickerstaffe & Newburgh near L40 5XE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hoscar located about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Hoscar | N/A | Walking directions to Hoscar |
| 0.9 mi | Burscough Junction | N/A | Walking directions to Burscough Junction |
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 5XE postcode area, located within Bickerstaffe & Newburgh, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L40 5XE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | 192 Briars Lane, Ormskirk, L40 5XE | Walking directions to Spar |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.