Postcode Analysis West Lancashire, North West

WHEATSHEAF MEWS, L40 1AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHEATSHEAF MEWS, L40 1AB.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

399

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 41,400 /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: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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9/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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9/10
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4/10
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Area Character

L40 1AB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £205k, 90% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

L40 1AB is a sought-after residential area on Wheatsheaf Mews, 0.5km from Rufford in Rufford (West Lancashire). Administratively it sits within Rufford ward and the South Ribble constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in L40, L40 1AB offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £205k.

Census 2021 statistics for L40 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00129467 (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 1AB. The average age is 45.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 102,122

10 sales · Mean £ 105,002

Detached

£ 369,997

2 sales · Mean £ 369,997

Terraced

£ 100,243

6 sales · Mean £ 100,243

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

L40 1AB has low crime rates — 24 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 behaviour17
Violence and sexual offences7
Other theft3
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Rufford CofE School

Good144 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • R Sephton & Son0.4 km
  • Causeway Farm Shop0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Hesketh Arms0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Boathouse Brasserie0.6 km
  • Manor House Farm Bed & Breakfast0.6 km
  • Rufford Old Hall0.8 km
  • Tastebuds0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rufford0.9 km
  • Burscough Bridge3.3 km
  • New Lane3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Roseacre Gardens0.1 km
  • Roseacre Gardens0.1 km
  • Whitefield Close0.1 km
  • Whitefield Close0.2 km
  • Brick Kiln Farm0.2 km