L40 0SY is a safe, established residential area located 0.6km from Burscough Bridge in Burscough. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Burscough West ward and the West Lancashire constituency.
Within the L40 district, this postcode is characterised by a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for L40 0SY are sourced from Output Area E00129338 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
L40 0SY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for L40 0SY.
375
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£ 42,800 /yr
50%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates L40 0SY — age 40, 83% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L40 0SY. The average age is 40.2. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
L40 0SY has low crime rates — 49 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.
school Local Schools
Burscough Bridge Methodist School
Burscough Bridge St John's Church of England Primary 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
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Cactus Ray's0.5 km
- Hop Vine0.4 km
- The Bridge Hotel0.4 km
- Burscough Cricket Club0.5 km
- The Sinners Club0.5 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Ali's0.4 km
- Burscough FC Snack Bar0.3 km
- DS Smith0.0 km
- Halo0.4 km
- Old Packet House0.6 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Superstore0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Original Kebab House0.5 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 Lane1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Rail Station0.2 km
- Rail Station0.2 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Burscough Bridge Rail Station0.2 km
- Red Cat Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: L400SY · Data under Open Government Licence