L40 Postcode


L40 is the Postcode District for Burscough, Ormskirk Lancashire

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The postcode district located in the L Liverpool postal area , L40 has a population of 19,363 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census.

The area of the district is 35.20 square miles (91.17 square kilometers or 22,529.16 acres).

Where is the L40 District?

To give you an idea where the district is located we have created the following table showing nearby towns.

Nearest Towns to L40

Town Distance (miles) Direction
Ormskirk 3.21 SSW
Skelmersdale 4.92 SE
Southport 7.30 WNW
Standish 7.49 ESE
Maghull 7.64 SSW
Rainford 7.90 SSE
Leyland 8.26 NE
Kirkby 8.93 SSW
Chorley 9.20 ENE
Billinge 9.57 SE
Formby 9.61 WSW
Wigan 9.77 ESE
Adlington 10.11 E
Freckleton 10.19 N
Ince-in-Makerfield 10.61 ESE
Bamber Bridge 11.32 NE
St Helens 11.39 SSE
Litherland 11.48 SW
Crosby 11.74 SW
Ashton-in-Makerfield 11.78 SE

The post town for this district is ORMSKIRK.

Postcode Information for District L40 (Total Geographical Postcodes: 663)

Location Post Town Sector Number of
Postcodes
Burscough ORMSKIRK L40 7 98
Burscough ORMSKIRK L40 0 68
Burscough ORMSKIRK L40 5 65
Rufford ORMSKIRK L40 1 61
Scarisbrick ORMSKIRK L40 9 56
Burscough ORMSKIRK L40 4 43
Lathom ORMSKIRK L40 5 40
Mawdesley ORMSKIRK L40 2 37
Scarisbrick ORMSKIRK L40 8 31
Westhead ORMSKIRK L40 6 30
Mawdesley ORMSKIRK L40 3 23
Bispham ORMSKIRK L40 3 22
Burscough ORMSKIRK L40 8 21
Lathom ORMSKIRK L40 4 20
Lathom ORMSKIRK L40 6 20
Burscough Industrial Estate ORMSKIRK L40 8 12
Holmeswood ORMSKIRK L40 1 10
ORMSKIRK ORMSKIRK L40 0 2
ORMSKIRK ORMSKIRK L40 1 1
ORMSKIRK ORMSKIRK L40 9 1
ORMSKIRK ORMSKIRK L40 5 1
ORMSKIRK ORMSKIRK L40 6 1

The primary settlement in the L40 postcode district is Ormskirk, located in the county of Lancashire within England. Other significant settlements in the district include Burscough, Holmeswood, Rufford, Mawdesley, Bispham, Lathom, Westhead, and Scarisbrick. The post town for all these settlements is Ormskirk, which has the highest number of postcodes in the district.

When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the West Lancashire District (B) (507 postal codes), and finally, the Chorley District (B) area (54 postal codes).

The largest settlement in the L40 postal code is Burscough followed by Scarisbrick, and Mawdesley.

The L40 Postcode shares a border with PR8 (SOUTHPORT, Scarisbrick, Ainsdale), PR9 (SOUTHPORT, Banks), L39 (ORMSKIRK, Aughton, Halsall), WN8 (SKELMERSDALE, Upholland, Parbold), PR26 (LEYLAND, Croston, Farington Moss), WN6 (Standish, WIGAN, Shevington) and PR4 (Kirkham, Cottam, Freckleton).

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Postcode Sectors

Postcode Sectors in the L40 District

map showing postcode sectors within the L40 district
L40 0L40 1L40 2L40 3L40 4L40 5L40 6L40 7L40 8L40 9
Map Showing Location of the L40 postcode Sector
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Schools in the Sector

Burscough Bridge Methodist School

Phase: Primary

Address: Orrell Lane , Burscough , Ormskirk
Postcode: L40 0SG

Headteacher: Mrs L Tyrer (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Rufford CofE School

Phase: Primary

Address: Flash Lane , Rufford , Ormskirk
Postcode: L40 1SN

Headteacher: Mrs Rachel Elleray (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Holmeswood Methodist School

Phase: Primary

Address: Chapel Lane , Holmeswood , Nr Rufford , Ormskirk
Postcode: L40 1UD

Headteacher: Mr Relph Higson (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Mawdesley St Peter's Church of England Primary School

Phase: Primary

Address: Hurst Green , Mawdesley , Ormskirk
Postcode: L40 2QT

Headteacher: Mrs Heidi Jackson (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, Mawdesley

Phase: Primary

Address: Ridley Lane , Mawdesley , Nr Ormskirk
Postcode: L40 3PP

Headteacher: Miss Patricia Coulthard (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement

Richard Durning's Endowed Primary School

Phase: Primary

Address: Chorley Road , Bispham , Ormskirk
Postcode: L40 3SL

Headteacher: Mrs Catherine Emma Hodgson (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

Burscough Bridge St John's Church of England Primary School

Phase: Primary

Address: Burscough Bridge St John's Church of England Primary School , School Lane , Burscough , Ormskirk
Postcode: L40 4AE

Headteacher: Mrs Jayne Wallington (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Burscough Village Primary School

Phase: Primary

Address: Colburne Close , Burscough , Ormskirk
Postcode: L40 4LB

Headteacher: Miss Anna Smith (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Ormskirk Lathom Park Church of England Primary School

Phase: Primary

Address: Hall Lane , Lathom , Ormskirk
Postcode: L40 5UG

Headteacher: Carol Wood (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Westhead Lathom St James' Church of England Primary School

Phase: Primary

Address: 16 School Lane , Westhead , Ormskirk
Postcode: L40 6HL

Headteacher: Miss Helen Clark (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

Maharishi Free School

Phase: All-through

Address: Cobbs Brow Lane , Lathom , Ormskirk
Postcode: L40 6JJ

Headteacher: Mrs Lisa Edwards (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

St John's Catholic Primary School, Burscough

Phase: Primary

Address: Chapel Lane , Lathom , Burscough
Postcode: L40 7RA

Headteacher: Mrs Elizabeth Devey (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Burscough Lordsgate Township Church of England Primary School

Phase: Primary

Address: Lordsgate Drive , Burscough , Ormskirk
Postcode: L40 7RS

Headteacher: Mr Chris Hackett (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Burscough Priory Science College

Phase: Secondary

Address: Trevor Road , Burscough , Ormskirk
Postcode: L40 7RZ

Headteacher: Dr Graham Clarke (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Special Measures

Burscough Priory Academy

Phase: Secondary

Address: Trevor Road , Burscough , Ormskirk
Postcode: L40 7RZ

Headteacher: Mrs Lucy MacLaren ()

Ofsted Rating: Good

Pinfold Primary School

Phase: Primary

Address: Pinfold Lane , Scarisbrick , Ormskirk
Postcode: L40 8HR

Headteacher: Mrs Claire Gagigo (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Scarisbrick

Phase: Primary

Address: Hall Road , Scarisbrick , Ormskirk
Postcode: L40 9QE

Headteacher: Mrs Joanne Preston (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement

Scarisbrick St Mark's Church of England Primary School

Phase: Primary

Address: Southport Road , Scarisbrick , Ormskirk
Postcode: L40 9RE

Headteacher: Mrs Marilyn Freeman (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Stations in the Sector

Hoscar
CRS Code: HSC

Operator: NT

Line: Manchester Southport Line

Company: Northern

Rufford
CRS Code: RUF

Operator: NT

Line: Ormskirk branch line

Company: Northern

Burscough Junction
CRS Code: BCJ

Operator: NT

Line: Ormskirk branch line

Company: Northern

Burscough Bridge
CRS Code: BCB

Operator: NT

Line: Manchester Southport Line

Company: Northern

New Lane
CRS Code: NLN

Operator: NT

Line: Manchester Southport Line

Company: Northern

Bescar Lane
CRS Code: BES

Operator: NT

Line: Manchester Southport Line

Company: Northern

Accessable Motorway Junctions

M58 J3

Average Driving Time from within the district: 9.58

Average Driving Distance: 6.20

Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 511

M6 J26

Average Driving Time from within the district: 10.27

Average Driving Distance: 8.25

Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 61

M58 J4

Average Driving Time from within the district: 10.88

Average Driving Distance: 7.35

Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 543

M6 J27

Average Driving Time from within the district: 11.40

Average Driving Distance: 7.12

Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 418

M65 J1

Average Driving Time from within the district: 11.91

Average Driving Distance: 7.80

Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 8

M58 J1

Average Driving Time from within the district: 11.94

Average Driving Distance: 8.39

Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 390

M58 J5

Average Driving Time from within the district: 12.33

Average Driving Distance: 8.28

Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 530

M57 J7

Average Driving Time from within the district: 12.76

Average Driving Distance: 8.60

Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 111

M65 J1A

Average Driving Time from within the district: 13.64

Average Driving Distance: 9.63

Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 17

M61 J8

Average Driving Time from within the district: 13.70

Average Driving Distance: 8.52

Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 39

M57 J6

Average Driving Time from within the district: 15.27

Average Driving Distance: 11.04

Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 2

M6 J28

Average Driving Time from within the district: 15.60

Average Driving Distance: 10.12

Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 125

Weather Forecast for Ormskirk

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 10.00%NW 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Light rain shower (night)Light rain shower (night)8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 31.00%WSW 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 5.00%SW 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 6.00%WSW 11 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 7.00%WSW 13 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 2.00%W 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 4.00%SW 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Clear nightClear night8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 1.00%SW 9 mph

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 4.00%SSW 9 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 5.00%SSW 9 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 7.00%S 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 8.00%SSW 11 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 15.00%WSW 16 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Light rain shower (day)Light rain shower (day)11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 39.00%WSW 18 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Heavy rain shower (night)Heavy rain shower (night)10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 58.00%WNW 18 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Light rain shower (night)Light rain shower (night)9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 29.00%NW 16 mph

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 7.00%NW 13 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 6.00%NNW 9 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 4.00%NNE 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 5.00%ESE 7 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 6.00%SE 7 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 5.00%SE 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 8.00%SE 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 12.00%SE 11 mph

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 17.00%SE 13 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 18.00%SE 13 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for CloudyCloudy8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 16.00%SSE 13 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 13.00%SSE 13 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 8.00%SSE 13 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) 4.00%SSE 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Clear nightClear night12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 3.00%SSE 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 7.00%SSE 9 mph
Royal Mail Delivery and Sorting Offices
Postal Sector Delivery Office
L40 0Ormskirk Delivery Office
L40 1Ormskirk Delivery Office
L40 2Ormskirk Delivery Office
L40 3Ormskirk Delivery Office
L40 4Ormskirk Delivery Office
L40 5Ormskirk Delivery Office
L40 6Ormskirk Delivery Office
L40 7Ormskirk Delivery Office
L40 8Ormskirk Delivery Office
L40 9Ormskirk Delivery Office
Postcode Format
L40 - X X X
L40 Space Numeric Letter Letter

Tourist Attractions

We found 3 visitor attractions.

WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre
Wildlife
Safari Park / Zoo / Aquarium / Aviary
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Mere Sands Wood Nature Reserve
Wildlife
Nature Reserve / Wetlands / Wildlife Trips
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Rufford Old Hall
Historic Properties
Historic House / House and Garden / Palace
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Street List for the L40 District

Current Monthly Rental Prices

# Bedrooms Min Price Max Price Avg Price
2 £750 £850 £799
3 £900 £1,750 £1,412
4 £1,500 £2,250 £1,813
6 £390 £390 £390

Current House Prices

# Bedrooms Min Price Max Price Avg Price
£230,000 £560,000 £395,000
1 £210,000 £210,000 £210,000
2 £43,750 £395,000 £200,796
3 £125,000 £675,000 £318,626
4 £200,000 £1,300,000 £480,203
5 £145,000 £1,500,000 £815,845
7 £3,500,000 £3,500,000 £3,500,000
8 £500,000 £500,000 £500,000

Estate Agents

LogoNameBrand NameAddressContact NumberTotal Properties
Arnold & Phillips OrmskirkOrmskirkArnold & Phillips2 Church House, Park Road, Ormskirk, L39 3AJ01695 31736945
Ian Anthony Estates OrmskirkOrmskirkIan Anthony Estates5 Burscough Street Ormskirk L39 2EG01695 58088835
Churcher Estates BurscoughBurscoughChurcher Estates83A Liverpool Road South, Burscough, L40 7SU01704 33845114
Maria B Evans Estate Agents CrostonCrostonMaria B Evans Estate Agents34 Town Road Croston PR26 9RB 01257 46209513
Regan & Hallworth WiganWiganRegan & Hallworth10-12 Library Street, Wigan, WN1 1NN01942 92539312

Yearly House Price Averages for the District

Type of Property 2018 Average 2018 Sales 2017 Average 2017 Sales 2016 Average 2016 Sales 2015 Average 2015 Sales
Detached £359,829131 £355,565100 £344,474109 £343,89890
Semi-Detached £200,685146 £189,002114 £189,574123 £184,839111
Terraced £160,16053 £163,25352 £168,64652 £168,54439
Flats £162,72919 £147,30518 £142,79032 £149,39630