Postcode Analysis West Lancashire, North West

BRACKEN GARDENS, L40 0AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRACKEN GARDENS, L40 0AA.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

375

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 42,800 /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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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9/10
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5/10
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10/10
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1/10
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7/10
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5/10
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8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

L40 0AA is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £553k, 83% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £553k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

L40 0AA is a safe, established residential area on Bracken Gardens, 0.4km from Moss Nook in Burscough. Administratively it sits within Burscough West ward and the West Lancashire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in L40, L40 0AA offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 83% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £553k.

Census 2021 statistics for L40 0AA are sourced from Output Area E00129338 (shared with 9 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 L40 0AA. The average age is 40.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.3%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 412,500

4 sales · Mean £ 438,250

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

L40 0AA has low crime rates — 39 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting24
Violence and sexual offences14
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft2
Possession of weapons1

school Local Schools

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Burscough Bridge Methodist School

Good50 pupils0.6 km
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Burscough Bridge St John's Church of England Primary School

Good167 pupils0.8 km
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Burscough Priory Academy

Good669 pupils0.9 km
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Burscough Village Primary School

Good205 pupils0.9 km
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Burscough Lordsgate Township Church of England Primary School

Good188 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Spar Stores0.8 km
  • The Lancashire Bread House0.7 km
  • Mersey Vapour0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Cactus Ray's0.7 km
  • Hop Vine0.7 km
  • The Bridge Hotel0.6 km
  • Burscough Cricket Club0.8 km
  • The Sinners Club0.7 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Ali's0.6 km
  • Burscough FC Snack Bar0.4 km
  • DS Smith0.3 km
  • Halo0.7 km
  • Old Packet House0.8 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Superstore0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Original Kebab House0.8 km
  • The Pork Shop0.8 km
  • Burscough Bar0.8 km
  • Village Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Brewsterz0.7 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Burscough Bridge0.5 km
  • Burscough Junction1.3 km
  • New Lane1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Red Cat Lane0.2 km
  • Rail Station0.5 km
  • Rowan Close0.5 km
  • Moss Lane0.5 km
  • Rail Station0.5 km