Postcode Analysis West Lancashire, North West

ROSEACRE GARDENS, L40 1AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROSEACRE GARDENS, L40 1AA.

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Population

399

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 41,400 /yr

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Employed

47%

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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9/10
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9/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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9/10
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4/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. L40 1AA's low deprivation rank, 90% ownership, and £510k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

L40 1AA is a sought-after residential area on Roseacre Gardens, 0.5km from Rufford in Rufford (West Lancashire). Administratively it sits within Rufford ward and the South Ribble constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in L40, L40 1AA offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £510k.

Census 2021 statistics for L40 1AA are sourced from Output Area E00129467 (shared with 12 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 1AA. The average age is 45.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 456,750

37 sales · Mean £ 457,507

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

L40 1AA has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour17
Violence and sexual offences9
Other theft3
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Rufford CofE School

Good144 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • R Sephton & Son0.4 km
  • Causeway Farm Shop0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Hesketh Arms0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Boathouse Brasserie0.6 km
  • Manor House Farm Bed & Breakfast0.6 km
  • Rufford Old Hall0.8 km
  • Tastebuds0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rufford1.0 km
  • Burscough Bridge3.3 km
  • New Lane3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Roseacre Gardens0.1 km
  • Roseacre Gardens0.1 km
  • Brick Kiln Farm0.1 km
  • Whitefield Close0.2 km
  • Whitefield Close0.2 km