Is Burscough a good place to live?
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In Burscough (L40 5), recorded crime is 36% below the national average, homes sell for around £241,955 on average, there is 1 school in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is medium, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- B Safetycrime 36% below average
- D Floodmedium 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
£241,955
Population
16,107
Recorded crime
170.4
Schools
1
Broadband
90%
Flood risk
Medium
Flood risk in Burscough L40 5
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Burscough L40 5 is rated medium. Around 0.5% of properties (11 of 2,042) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1 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 average (mean) sold price in L40 5, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (10 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in L40 5 (May 24–Apr 26, average 15/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 42
- One-person households
- 29%
- Households with children
- 26%
- Households
- 6,185
Owned 74% · Social rent 10% · Private rent 15%
Census 2021 (ONS), for L40 5.
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Burscough L40 5: frequently asked questions
Is Burscough L40 5 a good place to live?
In Burscough (L40 5), recorded crime is 36% below the national average, homes sell for around £241,955 on average, there is 1 school in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is medium, 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 Burscough L40 5?
Recorded crime in Burscough L40 5 runs at 170.4 per 1,000 properties, 36% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Burscough L40 5 safe?
Crime in Burscough L40 5 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Burscough L40 5 runs at 170.4 per 1,000 properties, 36% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Burscough L40 5?
Homes in Burscough L40 5 sell for around £241,955 on average, based on 61 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Burscough L40 5 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Burscough L40 5 is rated medium. Around 0.5% of properties (11 of 2,042) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Burscough L40 5?
There is 1 school in Burscough L40 5 (1 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is Burscough L40 5 a deprived area?
Burscough L40 5 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).