Postcode L40 6JA is located in a rural village, within the Rural South ward of West Lancashire in the North West region, and forms part of the Bickerstaffe & Newburgh area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 7.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Bickerstaffe & Newburgh is £50,022 per year. The nearest station is Ormskirk located about 1.7 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Bickerstaffe & Newburgh has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,314 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 14% least deprived areas in England.
Bickerstaffe & Newburgh has a very low crime rate, with approximately 7.7 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 165 ft away from L40 6JA.
Bickerstaffe & Newburgh near L40 6JA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Ormskirk located about 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £287,500 in Rural South area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £1,175,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £453,750 |
| Flats | 2 | £278,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £259,995 |
| Terraced | 10 | £156,500 |
10 year median price trend in Rural South
In the L40 6JA postcode area, located within Bickerstaffe & Newburgh, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Westhead Lathom St James' Church of England Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Outstanding |
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.