Postcode Analysis West Lancashire, North West

HOLMESWOOD ROAD, L40 1RZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLMESWOOD ROAD, L40 1RZ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-11 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

249

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 41,400 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: L40 1RZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

L40 1RZ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £790k, 92% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

L40 1RZ is a sought-after residential area on Holmeswood Road, 1.4km from Rufford in West Lancashire. Administratively it sits within Rufford ward and the South Ribble constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in L40, L40 1RZ offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 92% 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 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £790k.

Census 2021 statistics for L40 1RZ are sourced from Output Area E00129469 (shared with 13 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 1RZ. The average age is 50.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 815,000

1 sales · Mean £ 815,000

Terraced

£ 585,000

3 sales · Mean £ 616,666

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

L40 1RZ has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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Rufford CofE School

Good144 pupils1.2 km

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Rufford Arms Hotel0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rufford1.8 km
  • Croston4.3 km
  • Burscough Bridge4.4 km