Postcode Analysis West Lancashire, North West

NEW LANE, L40 0RX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW LANE, L40 0RX.

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 0RX 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
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9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

L40 0RX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 86% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 12.3% year-on-year.

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

L40 0RX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on New Lane, 0.2km from New Lane in West Lancashire. Administratively it sits within Scarisbrick ward and the West Lancashire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in L40, L40 0RX offers 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £302k, down 12.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for L40 0RX 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 0RX. 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

Semi-Detached

£ 242,500

6 sales · Mean £ 240,166

Detached

£ 327,500

6 sales · Mean £ 318,833

Terraced

£ 195,000

3 sales · Mean £ 214,333

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

L40 0RX has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
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 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Wok-In1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Farmers Arms0.5 km
  • The Slipway0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Canal Cruise Lancashire Ltd0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • New Lane0.3 km
  • Burscough Bridge1.6 km
  • Burscough Junction2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • New Lane Station0.3 km
  • New Lane Rail Station0.3 km
  • New Lane Rail Station0.3 km
  • New Lane Rail Station0.3 km
  • Railway Station0.3 km