Is L39 0EN a safe place to live?

Yes, L39 0EN is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 6 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of L39 0EN?

The population for the L39 0EN area is approximately 313 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis West Lancashire, North West

BACK LANE, L39 0EN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BACK LANE, L39 0EN.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-10 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

313

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 45,800 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10

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8/10

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1/10

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6/10

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1/10

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7/10

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1/10

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7/10

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3/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. L39 0EN spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

L39 0EN is a safe, established residential area on Back Lane, 1.1km from Royal Oak in West Lancashire. Administratively it sits within Bickerstaffe ward and the West Lancashire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for L39 0EN are sourced from Output Area E00129302 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L39 0EN. The average age is 46.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.4%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

50%Active

FT: 34%

Unemployed: 2%

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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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L39 0EN has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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train Transport Links

Train Stations

Town Green3.7 km
Kirkby4.3 km
Aughton Park4.4 km