Postcode Analysis West Lancashire, North West

MARTIN LANE, L40 0RT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARTIN LANE, L40 0RT.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-11 (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 0RT 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 0RT — age 51, 86% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £344k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 53.6% year-on-year.

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

L40 0RT is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Martin Lane, 0.1km from Bank Houses in West Lancashire. Administratively it sits within Scarisbrick ward and the West Lancashire constituency.

For serious buyers, L40 0RT is 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 residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £344k, down 53.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for L40 0RT 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 0RT. 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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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 410,000

3 sales · Mean £ 366,052

Semi-Detached

£ 270,000

3 sales · Mean £ 238,333

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

L40 0RT has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • The Farm Burscough0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • New Lane1.3 km
  • Bescar Lane2.5 km
  • Burscough Bridge3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Martins Inn0.2 km
  • Martins Inn0.2 km