Postcode sector · L40 5

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).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

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)

1995: £69,623 (19 sales)1996: £56,947 (53 sales)1997: £89,020 (36 sales)1998: £73,041 (29 sales)1999: £68,317 (38 sales)2000: £100,123 (50 sales)2001: £123,705 (54 sales)2002: £128,962 (60 sales)2003: £175,175 (130 sales)2004: £182,956 (163 sales)2005: £182,449 (125 sales)2006: £183,458 (85 sales)2007: £207,762 (84 sales)2008: £194,533 (40 sales)2009: £225,536 (28 sales)2010: £177,366 (30 sales)2011: £219,852 (32 sales)2012: £183,650 (28 sales)2013: £198,961 (44 sales)2014: £199,304 (94 sales)2015: £200,501 (85 sales)2016: £201,838 (93 sales)2017: £217,224 (64 sales)2018: £300,335 (69 sales)2019: £258,033 (83 sales)2020: £232,656 (51 sales)2021: £256,820 (93 sales)2022: £215,579 (69 sales)2023: £232,790 (66 sales)2024: £241,955 (61 sales)2025: £280,242 (66 sales)2026: £218,900 (10 sales) 2026: £218,900 (10 sales) — part year so far £300,335 £56,947 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

May 24: 14 crimesJun 24: 9 crimesJul 24: 12 crimesAug 24: 20 crimesSep 24: 15 crimesOct 24: 21 crimesNov 24: 18 crimesDec 24: 15 crimesJan 25: 11 crimesFeb 25: 9 crimesMar 25: 14 crimesApr 25: 17 crimesMay 25: 13 crimesJun 25: 13 crimesJul 25: 10 crimesAug 25: 16 crimesSep 25: 17 crimesOct 25: 9 crimesNov 25: 16 crimesDec 25: 23 crimesJan 26: 18 crimesFeb 26: 13 crimesMar 26: 21 crimesApr 26: 15 crimes Apr 26: 15 crimes 23 9 May 24 Apr 26

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).