Postcode Analysis West Lancashire, North West

LAUREL AVENUE, L40 0SS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAUREL AVENUE, L40 0SS.

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Population

404

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 42,800 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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9/10
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5/10
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5/10
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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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9/10
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8/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian0.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences40
Anti-social behaviour35
Shoplifting24
Public order6
Criminal damage and arson5

school Local Schools

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Burscough Bridge St John's Church of England Primary School

Good167 pupils0.4 km
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Burscough Bridge Methodist School

Good50 pupils0.5 km
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Burscough Village Primary School

Good205 pupils0.6 km
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Burscough Priory Academy

Good669 pupils0.7 km
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Burscough Lordsgate Township Church of England Primary School

Good188 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Spar Stores0.6 km
  • The Lancashire Bread House0.4 km
  • Mersey Vapour0.4 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Heskin Farm B & B1.0 km
local_bar

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

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
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Superstore0.2 km
fastfood

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