Postcode Analysis West Lancashire, North West

MOSS NOOK, L40 0RG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOSS NOOK, L40 0RG.

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Population

375

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 42,800 /yr

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Employed

50%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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9/10
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5/10
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10/10
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1/10
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7/10
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5/10
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8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates L40 0RG — age 40, 83% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

L40 0RG is a safe, established residential area on Moss Nook, 0.5km from Moss Nook in Burscough. Administratively it sits within Burscough West ward and the West Lancashire constituency.

For families considering a move, L40 0RG represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £223k.

Census 2021 statistics for L40 0RG are sourced from Output Area E00129338 (shared with 9 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 0RG. The average age is 40.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.3%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 370,000

3 sales · Mean £ 421,666

Semi-Detached

£ 220,000

2 sales · Mean £ 220,000

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

L40 0RG has low crime rates — 39 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences25
Shoplifting24
Anti-social behaviour14
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2

school Local Schools

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Burscough Bridge Methodist School

Good50 pupils0.6 km
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Burscough Bridge St John's Church of England Primary School

Good167 pupils0.7 km
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Burscough Priory Academy

Good669 pupils0.9 km
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Burscough Village Primary School

Good205 pupils0.9 km
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Burscough Lordsgate Township Church of England Primary School

Good188 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Spar Stores0.8 km
  • The Lancashire Bread House0.6 km
  • Mersey Vapour0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Cactus Ray's0.7 km
  • Hop Vine0.6 km
  • The Bridge Hotel0.6 km
  • Burscough Cricket Club0.7 km
  • The Sinners Club0.7 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Ali's0.6 km
  • Burscough FC Snack Bar0.4 km
  • DS Smith0.2 km
  • Halo0.6 km
  • Old Packet House0.8 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Superstore0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Original Kebab House0.7 km
  • The Pork Shop0.8 km
  • Burscough Bar0.8 km
  • Village Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Brewsterz0.6 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Burscough Bridge0.4 km
  • Burscough Junction1.2 km
  • New Lane1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Red Cat Lane0.2 km
  • Rail Station0.4 km
  • Rowan Close0.4 km
  • Moss Lane0.4 km
  • Rail Station0.4 km