Postcode Analysis West Lancashire, North West

CANAL BANK, L40 0RR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CANAL BANK, L40 0RR.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

315

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 42,100 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: L40 0RR represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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10/10
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6/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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6/10
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4/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates L40 0RR — age 51, 86% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £250k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 24.0% year-on-year.

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

L40 0RR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Canal Bank, 0.3km from New Lane in West Lancashire. Administratively it sits within Scarisbrick ward and the West Lancashire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £250k, up 24.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for L40 0RR are sourced from Output Area E00129470 (shared with 15 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 0RR. The average age is 51.0. 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 Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 36%
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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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 225,000

7 sales · Mean £ 229,285

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

L40 0RR has low crime rates — 13 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 offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Burscough Bridge Methodist School

Good50 pupils1.4 km
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Burscough Priory Academy

Good669 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • The Play Den0.9 km
  • Canal Cruise Lancashire Ltd0.5 km
  • Merlin's Bakery Cafe0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Wok-In0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Farmers Arms0.3 km
  • The Slipway0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • New Lane0.5 km
  • Burscough Bridge1.6 km
  • Burscough Junction2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Higgins Lane0.5 km
  • Higgins Lane0.5 km
  • New Lane Station0.5 km