Postcode L40 8JS 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 Burscough area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 83.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Burscough is £48,129 per year. The nearest station is New Lane located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Burscough has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,047 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 33% least deprived areas in England.
Burscough has a high crime rate, with approximately 83.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Burscough is £48,129 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near L40 8JS.
Burscough near L40 8JS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is New Lane located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | New Lane | N/A | Walking directions to New Lane |
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
In the L40 8JS postcode area, located within Burscough, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary 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.
Elected local representatives for L40 8JS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Alison Jones
Burscough Bridge & Rufford - Elected 7 May 2026
Ashley Dalton
West Lancashire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.