Postcode Analysis West Lancashire, North West

RED CAT LANE, L40 0RA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RED CAT LANE, L40 0RA.

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Population

329

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 42,800 /yr

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Employed

49%

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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10/10
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5/10
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5/10
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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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9/10
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10/10
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Area Character

L40 0RA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 90% 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. Property prices are trending down 4.5% year-on-year.

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

L40 0RA is a safe, established residential area on Red Cat Lane, 0.6km from Moss Nook in Burscough. Administratively it sits within Burscough West ward and the West Lancashire constituency.

For families considering a move, L40 0RA represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £245k, down 4.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for L40 0RA are sourced from Output Area E00129346 (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 0RA. The average age is 45.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 232,500

12 sales · Mean £ 238,120

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

Crime around L40 0RA is moderate at 50 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.

Violence and sexual offences34
Anti-social behaviour29
Shoplifting24
Other theft4
Criminal damage and arson4

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 pupils0.5 km
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Burscough Village Primary School

Good205 pupils0.7 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 House0.4 km
  • Mersey Vapour0.4 km
local_bar

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

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Ali's0.4 km
  • Burscough FC Snack Bar0.4 km
  • DS Smith0.1 km
  • Halo0.5 km
  • Old Packet House0.7 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Superstore0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Original Kebab House0.6 km
  • The Pork Shop0.7 km
  • Burscough Bar0.7 km
  • Village Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Brewsterz0.4 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Burscough Bridge0.3 km
  • Burscough Junction1.1 km
  • New Lane1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Red Cat Lane0.2 km
  • Moss Lane0.2 km
  • Rowan Close0.2 km
  • Rail Station0.2 km
  • Rowan Close0.2 km