Postcode Analysis West Lancashire, North West

RIVERSIDE ROAD, L40 1AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIVERSIDE ROAD, L40 1AE.

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

463

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 41,400 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: L40 1AE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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6/10
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9/10
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3/10
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Area Character

L40 1AE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £303k, 89% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 28.7% year-on-year.

home £303,727 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

L40 1AE is a sought-after residential area on Riverside Road, 0.6km 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 1AE offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 89% 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £303k, down 28.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for L40 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00129465 (shared with 13 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 1AE. The average age is 48.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.1%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.8%

Economic Activity

45%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

Detached

£ 371,995

13 sales · Mean £ 355,688

Semi-Detached

£ 279,995

9 sales · Mean £ 256,463

Terraced

£ 145,520

4 sales · Mean £ 145,520

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

L40 1AE has low crime rates — 23 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 behaviour16
Violence and sexual offences8
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Rufford CofE School

Good144 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • R Sephton & Son0.5 km
  • Causeway Farm Shop0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Hesketh Arms0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Boathouse Brasserie0.6 km
  • Manor House Farm Bed & Breakfast0.7 km
  • Rufford Old Hall1.0 km
  • Tastebuds0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rufford1.0 km
  • Burscough Bridge3.1 km
  • Hoscar3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Whitefield Close0.1 km
  • Whitefield Close0.1 km
  • Roseacre Gardens0.2 km
  • Roseacre Gardens0.2 km
  • Brick Kiln Farm0.3 km