Postcode PR9 8DS 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 Rufford & Banks area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 32.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Rufford & Banks is £44,201 per year. The nearest station is Bescar Lane located about 3.0 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Rufford & Banks has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,761 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.
Rufford & Banks has a low crime rate, with approximately 32.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Rufford & Banks is £44,201 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 150 ft away from PR9 8DS.
Rufford & Banks near PR9 8DS has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bescar Lane located about 3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 PR9 8DS postcode area, located within Rufford & Banks, there are 2 primary and 0 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.