Postcode PR9 8EW 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 very low crime levels, with around 31.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Rufford & Banks is £41,400 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 very low crime rate, with approximately 31.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Rufford & Banks is £41,400 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 186 ft away from PR9 8EW.
Rufford & Banks near PR9 8EW 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 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 PR9 8EW postcode area, located within Rufford & Banks, 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: 16/11/2025.