Is Rufford a good place to live?
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In Rufford (L40 1), recorded crime is 61% below the national average, homes sell for around £442,584 on average, there are 2 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- A Safetycrime 61% below average
- E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£442,584
Population
7,824
Recorded crime
104.5
Schools
2
Broadband
94%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Rufford L40 1
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Rufford L40 1 is rated high. Around 28.4% of properties (387 of 1,361) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 62 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in L40 1, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (3 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in L40 1 (May 24–Apr 26, average 6/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 53
- One-person households
- 26%
- Households with children
- 23%
- Households
- 3,365
Owned 84% · Social rent 5% · Private rent 10%
Census 2021 (ONS), for L40 1.
Browse postcodes
- L40 1AA
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Rufford L40 1: frequently asked questions
Is Rufford L40 1 a good place to live?
In Rufford (L40 1), recorded crime is 61% below the national average, homes sell for around £442,584 on average, there are 2 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Rufford L40 1?
Recorded crime in Rufford L40 1 runs at 104.5 per 1,000 properties, 61% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Rufford L40 1 safe?
Crime in Rufford L40 1 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Rufford L40 1 runs at 104.5 per 1,000 properties, 61% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Rufford L40 1?
Homes in Rufford L40 1 sell for around £442,584 on average, based on 35 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Rufford L40 1 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Rufford L40 1 is rated high. Around 28.4% of properties (387 of 1,361) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 62 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Rufford L40 1?
There are 2 schools in Rufford L40 1 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is Rufford L40 1 a deprived area?
Rufford L40 1 sits in deprivation decile 8 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).