Postcode Analysis West Lancashire, North West

WILLOW CRESCENT, L40 0SU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLOW CRESCENT, L40 0SU.

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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
workEmployment
5/10
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1/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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3/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
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8/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates L40 0SU — age 45, 86% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 3.4% year-on-year.

home £229,500 median price shield Safety 10/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

L40 0SU is a safe, established residential area on Willow Crescent, 0.7km from Moss Nook in Burscough. Administratively it sits within Burscough West ward and the West Lancashire constituency.

For families considering a move, L40 0SU represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £229k, up 3.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for L40 0SU 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 0SU. 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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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 235,000

2 sales · Mean £ 235,000

Semi-Detached

£ 235,000

3 sales · Mean £ 227,666

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

L40 0SU has low crime rates — 33 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.

Shoplifting24
Violence and sexual offences23
Anti-social behaviour13
Other theft3
Vehicle crime2

school Local Schools

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Burscough Bridge St John's Church of England Primary School

Good167 pupils0.5 km
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Burscough Bridge Methodist School

Good50 pupils0.6 km
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Burscough Village Primary School

Good205 pupils0.6 km
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Burscough Priory Academy

Good669 pupils0.8 km
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Burscough Lordsgate Township Church of England Primary School

Good188 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Spar Stores0.7 km
  • The Lancashire Bread House0.5 km
  • Mersey Vapour0.5 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Heskin Farm B & B0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Cactus Ray's0.6 km
  • Hop Vine0.5 km
  • The Bridge Hotel0.4 km
  • Burscough Cricket Club0.5 km
  • The Sinners Club0.6 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Ali's0.4 km
  • Burscough FC Snack Bar0.6 km
  • DS Smith0.3 km
  • Halo0.5 km
  • Old Packet House0.7 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Superstore0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Original Kebab House0.7 km
  • The Pork Shop0.7 km
  • Burscough Bar0.7 km
  • Village Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Brewsterz0.5 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Burscough Bridge0.3 km
  • Burscough Junction1.1 km
  • New Lane1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Rowan Close0.0 km
  • Rowan Close0.1 km
  • Moss Lane0.1 km
  • Red Cat Lane0.2 km
  • Burscough Bridge Rail Station0.3 km