L40 0SS is a mixed residential area on Laurel Avenue, 0.7km from Burscough Bridge in Burscough. Administratively it sits within Burscough West ward and the West Lancashire constituency.
For families considering a move, L40 0SS represents 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. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £228k, up 9.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for L40 0SS are sourced from Output Area E00129334 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LAUREL AVENUE, L40 0SS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAUREL AVENUE, L40 0SS.
404
45
£ 42,800 /yr
48%
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
L40 0SS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 86% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 9.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L40 0SS. The average age is 44.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 200,000
8 sales · Mean £ 205,312
Detached
£ 255,000
1 sales · Mean £ 255,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around L40 0SS is moderate at 59 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.
school Local Schools
Burscough Bridge St John's Church of England Primary School
Burscough Bridge Methodist School
Burscough Village Primary School
Burscough Priory Academy
Burscough Lordsgate Township Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Spar Stores0.6 km
- The Lancashire Bread House0.4 km
- Mersey Vapour0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Heskin Farm B & B1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Cactus Ray's0.5 km
- Hop Vine0.4 km
- The Bridge Hotel0.4 km
- Burscough Cricket Club0.4 km
- The Sinners Club0.5 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Ali's0.4 km
- Burscough FC Snack Bar0.4 km
- DS Smith0.2 km
- Halo0.4 km
- Old Packet House0.6 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Superstore0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Original Kebab House0.6 km
- The Pork Shop0.6 km
- Burscough Bar0.6 km
- Village Fish Bar0.4 km
- Brewsterz0.4 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Burscough Bridge0.2 km
- Burscough Junction1.0 km
- New Lane1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Moss Lane0.1 km
- Rowan Close0.1 km
- Burscough Bridge Rail Station0.2 km
- Rowan Close0.2 km
- Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: L400SS · Data under Open Government Licence