L40 0RE is a safe, established residential area on Red Cat Lane, 0.3km from Moss Nook in Burscough. Administratively it sits within Burscough West ward and the West Lancashire constituency.
For serious buyers, L40 0RE is 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 residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £458k, down 19.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for L40 0RE are sourced from Output Area E00129346 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RED CAT LANE, L40 0RE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RED CAT LANE, L40 0RE.
329
45
£ 42,800 /yr
49%
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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. L40 0RE's low deprivation rank, 90% ownership, and £458k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 19.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L40 0RE. 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
Economic Activity
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
£ 395,000
1 sales · Mean £ 395,000
Semi-Detached
£ 490,000
2 sales · Mean £ 490,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
L40 0RE has low crime rates — 10 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Cactus Ray's1.0 km
- Hop Vine0.8 km
- The Bridge Hotel0.8 km
- Burscough Cricket Club0.9 km
- The Sinners Club1.0 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Ali's0.8 km
- Burscough FC Snack Bar0.7 km
- DS Smith0.5 km
- Halo0.9 km
- The Fat Italian Burscough0.8 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Superstore0.7 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- The Lancashire Bread House0.8 km
- Mersey Vapour0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Village Fish Bar0.8 km
- Brewsterz0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Burscough Bridge0.7 km
- Burscough Junction1.5 km
- New Lane1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Red Cat Lane0.3 km
- Rowan Close0.5 km
- Rowan Close0.5 km
- Cherry Tree Farm0.5 km
- Cherry Tree Farm0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: L400RE · Data under Open Government Licence