L40 0RG is a safe, established residential area on Moss Nook, 0.5km from Moss Nook in Burscough. Administratively it sits within Burscough West ward and the West Lancashire constituency.
For families considering a move, L40 0RG represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £223k.
Census 2021 statistics for L40 0RG are sourced from Output Area E00129338 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MOSS NOOK, L40 0RG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOSS NOOK, L40 0RG.
375
40
£ 42,800 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates L40 0RG — age 40, 83% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L40 0RG. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 370,000
3 sales · Mean £ 421,666
Semi-Detached
£ 220,000
2 sales · Mean £ 220,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
L40 0RG has low crime rates — 39 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Burscough Bridge Methodist School
Burscough Bridge St John's Church of England Primary School
Burscough Priory Academy
Burscough Village Primary School
Burscough Lordsgate Township Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Spar Stores0.8 km
- The Lancashire Bread House0.6 km
- Mersey Vapour0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Cactus Ray's0.7 km
- Hop Vine0.6 km
- The Bridge Hotel0.6 km
- Burscough Cricket Club0.7 km
- The Sinners Club0.7 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Ali's0.6 km
- Burscough FC Snack Bar0.4 km
- DS Smith0.2 km
- Halo0.6 km
- Old Packet House0.8 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Superstore0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Original Kebab House0.7 km
- The Pork Shop0.8 km
- Burscough Bar0.8 km
- Village Fish Bar0.6 km
- Brewsterz0.6 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Burscough Bridge0.4 km
- Burscough Junction1.2 km
- New Lane1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Red Cat Lane0.2 km
- Rail Station0.4 km
- Rowan Close0.4 km
- Moss Lane0.4 km
- Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: L400RG · Data under Open Government Licence