L40 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

L40 is a postcode district in West Lancashire, North West, covering 543 active and 200 retired postcodes.

The largest share of L40 (21%) is characterised by a quiet farming community with strong rural roots and older residents, alongside a peaceful rural village — low traffic, high green space, tight community (12%). This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes L40 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in L40 are around £380k, up 30.2% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across L40 at 157 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 46 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full L40 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.