Postcode Analysis West Lancashire, North West

VICTORIA STREET, L40 0SN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA STREET, L40 0SN.

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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
workEmployment
8/10
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2/10
paymentsAffluence
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 0SN 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. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 64.8% year-on-year.

home £157,117 median price shield Safety 2/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

L40 0SN is a mixed residential area on Victoria Street, 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 is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £157k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 64.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for L40 0SN 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 0SN. 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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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 143,000

19 sales · Mean £ 145,678

Semi-Detached

£ 159,995

5 sales · Mean £ 160,199

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

Crime around L40 0SN is moderate at 65 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 offences62
Anti-social behaviour54
Shoplifting25
Criminal damage and arson10
Public order10

school Local Schools

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Burscough Bridge Methodist School

Good50 pupils0.1 km
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Burscough Priory Academy

Good669 pupils0.2 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 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Spar Stores0.2 km
  • The Lancashire Bread House0.2 km
  • Mersey Vapour0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Cactus Ray's0.2 km
  • Hop Vine0.2 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 Ltd1.0 km
  • DS Smith0.5 km
  • Halo0.2 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Superstore0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Original Kebab House0.1 km
  • The Pork Shop0.2 km
  • Burscough Bar0.2 km
  • Village Fish Bar0.2 km
  • Brewsterz0.2 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
  • Stanley Club0.2 km
  • Burscough Bridge0.3 km
  • Burscough Bridge0.3 km
  • Tesco0.3 km