L40 0RQ is a safe, established residential area on Moss Nook, 0.4km from Moss Nook in Burscough. Administratively it sits within Burscough West ward and the West Lancashire constituency.
For serious buyers, L40 0RQ is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 90% 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 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £378k, up 50.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for L40 0RQ are sourced from Output Area E00129346 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MOSS NOOK, L40 0RQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOSS NOOK, L40 0RQ.
329
45
£ 42,800 /yr
49%
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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates L40 0RQ — age 45, 90% ownership, 4% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £378k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 50.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L40 0RQ. The average age is 45.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 405,000
7 sales · Mean £ 469,714
Semi-Detached
£ 241,650
6 sales · Mean £ 252,050
Terraced
£ 275,000
1 sales · Mean £ 275,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
L40 0RQ has low crime rates — 30 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.
school Local Schools
Burscough Bridge Methodist School
Burscough Bridge St John's Church of England Primary School
Burscough Village Primary School
Burscough Priory Academy
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
12 nearby- Ali's0.6 km
- Burscough FC Snack Bar0.4 km
- DS Smith0.2 km
- Halo0.6 km
- Old Packet House0.8 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Superstore0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Original Kebab House0.8 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
- Rowan Close0.4 km
- Moss Lane0.4 km
- Rowan Close0.4 km
- Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: L400RQ · Data under Open Government Licence