Postcode Analysis West Lancashire, North West

ORRELL LANE, L40 0SG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORRELL LANE, L40 0SG.

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Population

393

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 42,800 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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4/10
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5/10
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8/10
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2/10
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5/10
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9/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

L40 0SG is an established family neighbourhood — 56% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

L40 0SG is a safe, established residential area on Orrell Lane, 0.2km from Burscough Bridge in Burscough. Administratively it sits within Burscough West ward and the West Lancashire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £270k.

Census 2021 statistics for L40 0SG are sourced from Output Area E00129348 (shared with 10 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 0SG. The average age is 39.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 424,000

3 sales · Mean £ 396,333

Terraced

£ 150,000

2 sales · Mean £ 150,000

Semi-Detached

£ 154,000

13 sales · Mean £ 153,211

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

L40 0SG has low crime rates — 46 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences55
Anti-social behaviour39
Shoplifting25
Other theft8
Criminal damage and arson7

school Local Schools

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Burscough Bridge Methodist School

Good50 pupils0.0 km
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Burscough Priory Academy

Good669 pupils0.3 km
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Burscough Bridge St John's Church of England Primary School

Good167 pupils0.4 km
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Burscough Village Primary School

Good205 pupils0.5 km
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Burscough Lordsgate Township Church of England Primary School

Good188 pupils0.8 km
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St John's Catholic Primary School, Burscough

Good96 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Spar Stores0.2 km
  • The Lancashire Bread House0.3 km
  • Mersey Vapour0.2 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Cactus Ray's0.2 km
  • Hop Vine0.3 km
  • The Bridge Hotel0.2 km
  • The Slipway1.0 km
  • Burscough Cricket Club0.4 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Ali's0.2 km
  • Burscough FC Snack Bar0.3 km
  • Canal Cruise Lancashire Ltd0.9 km
  • DS Smith0.4 km
  • Halo0.2 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Superstore0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Original Kebab House0.2 km
  • The Pork Shop0.2 km
  • Burscough Bar0.2 km
  • Village Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Brewsterz0.3 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Burscough Bridge0.3 km
  • Burscough Junction0.7 km
  • New Lane1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Priory High School0.2 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Burscough Bridge0.3 km
  • Burscough Bridge0.3 km
  • Stanley Club0.3 km