Is L39 0HQ a safe place to live?

Yes, L39 0HQ is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 7 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of L39 0HQ?

The population for the L39 0HQ area is approximately 279 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis West Lancashire, North West

RAINFORD ROAD, L39 0HQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAINFORD ROAD, L39 0HQ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

279

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 45,800 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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8/10

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2/10

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7/10

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3/10

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8/10

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8/10

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Area Character

L39 0HQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 78% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

L39 0HQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Rainford Road, 1.1km from Four Lane Ends in West Lancashire. Administratively it sits within Bickerstaffe ward and the West Lancashire constituency.

For families considering a move, L39 0HQ represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for L39 0HQ are sourced from Output Area E00129305 (shared with 22 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 L39 0HQ. The average age is 48.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.4%

Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

54%Active

FT: 38%

Unemployed: 2%

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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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

L39 0HQ has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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school Local Schools

Bickerstaffe Voluntary Controlled Church of England School

Good92 pupils1.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Rainford2.4 km
Upholland5.1 km
Aughton Park5.8 km