Postcode Analysis West Lancashire, North West

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

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

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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

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.

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

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.

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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

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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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.

Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Burscough Bridge Methodist School

Good50 pupils0.9 km
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Burscough Bridge St John's Church of England Primary School

Good167 pupils0.9 km
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Burscough Village Primary School

Good205 pupils1.1 km
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Burscough Priory Academy

Good669 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Superstore0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • The Lancashire Bread House0.8 km
  • Mersey Vapour0.8 km
fastfood

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