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L40 6 area guide

Who lives in L40 6, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.

Council
West Lancashire
Region
North West
Population
9,069 (2024)
At a glance

What L40 6 is like

The L40 6 postcode sector in West Lancashire covers 49 live postcodes and is home to about 9,069 people across 4 census neighbourhoods. 85.2% of households own their home, 10.6% rent privately and 3.6% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 15–19, and 47.2% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more affluent parts of England. Higher-harm crime is low by national standards. Homes in L40 6 sold for a median of £352,500 over the year to August 2026.

Scores

How L40 6 compares

Each figure is set against England as a whole. Follow a score for the detail behind it.

AffluenceMore
8.0/ 10

Less deprived than most — decile 1 is the most deprived tenth of England, 10 the least.

CrimeMore
3/ 10

Lower than most — 13.1 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.

House pricesMore
£352,500

Median over 10 sales in L40 6, −4.1% on the year before.

TransportMore
1.7/ 10

Poor — 0 stations within a mile, 10 bus stops within 800m.

SchoolsMore
100%

of 5 rated schools in L40 6 are good or better.

Household incomeMore
£49,916

Average a year, before tax — higher than 41% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.

What stands out

Worth knowing before you invest

Only flagged where this area is materially different from the national picture.

  1. 01
    A student area

    21.8% of adults are full-time students, against 7.9% across England. Expect HMO demand and term-time turnover.

  2. 02
    Among the more affluent placesPositive

    On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 8.0 of 10 — less deprived than most of England.

  3. 03
    Low crimePositive

    13.1 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year, against 31.1 across England and Wales.

  4. 04
    An older population

    21.5% of residents are 65 or over, against 18.4% across England.

  5. 05
    Well-rated schoolsPositive

    100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better.

Questions

L40 6 FAQs

01
Is L40 6 a good place to live?

Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 8.0 of 10, where 10 is the least deprived tenth of England. Higher-harm crime runs at 13.1 per 1,000 people a year, band 3 of 10 nationally. 100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better. Transport connectivity scores 1.7 out of 10 (poor).
02
How much does a house cost in L40 6?

The median sale price over the last year was £352,500.

Homes in L40 6 sold for a median of £352,500 across 10 sales in the year to August 2026, −4.1% on the year before. Prices come from HM Land Registry's record of every residential sale.
03
Is L40 6 safe?

How crime here compares with the rest of the country.

Higher-harm crime — violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences — runs at 13.1 offences per 1,000 people a year around L40 6, less than half the 31.1 average across England and Wales, band 3 of 10.
04
Who lives in L40 6?

Age, home ownership and housing from the census.

The biggest age group is 15–19, at 16.2% of residents. 85.2% of households own their home. The most common home is detached (45.8%).
05
Which council covers L40 6?

L40 6 is in West Lancashire.

L40 6 is in West Lancashire, in North West. Council tax, planning applications and bin collections are handled there.
06
How well connected is L40 6?

Connectivity scores 1.7 out of 10.

There are 10 bus stops within 800m and 0 stations and tram stops within a mile, scoring 1.7 out of 10 (poor). The nearest station is Ormskirk Rail Station, 1.7 miles away.

Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.

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