Is Burscough Bridge a good place to live?
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In Burscough Bridge (L40 4), recorded crime is 49% below the national average, homes sell for around £271,434 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 49% 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
£271,434
Population
8,299
Recorded crime
136.4
Schools
2
Broadband
91%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Burscough Bridge L40 4
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Burscough Bridge L40 4 is rated high. Around 6.0% of properties (62 of 1,025) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 41 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 4, 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 (5 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in L40 4 (May 24–Jun 26, average 5/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 48
- One-person households
- 29%
- Households with children
- 26%
- Households
- 3,579
Owned 76% · Social rent 9% · Private rent 14%
Census 2021 (ONS), for L40 4.
Browse postcodes
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Burscough Bridge L40 4: frequently asked questions
Is Burscough Bridge L40 4 a good place to live?
In Burscough Bridge (L40 4), recorded crime is 49% below the national average, homes sell for around £271,434 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 Burscough Bridge L40 4?
Recorded crime in Burscough Bridge L40 4 runs at 136.4 per 1,000 properties, 49% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Burscough Bridge L40 4 safe?
Crime in Burscough Bridge L40 4 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Burscough Bridge L40 4 runs at 136.4 per 1,000 properties, 49% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Burscough Bridge L40 4?
Homes in Burscough Bridge L40 4 sell for around £271,434 on average, based on 21 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Burscough Bridge L40 4 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Burscough Bridge L40 4 is rated high. Around 6.0% of properties (62 of 1,025) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 41 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Burscough Bridge L40 4?
There are 2 schools in Burscough Bridge L40 4 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is Burscough Bridge L40 4 a deprived area?
Burscough Bridge L40 4 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).