Bracken Gardens is in Burscough, Ormskirk and in West Lancashire district. L40 0AA is located in the Burscough Bridge & Rufford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Lancashire. This postcode has been in use since 2015-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bracken Gardens, Burscough, Ormskirk, L40 0AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L40 0TF, L40 0RG, L40 0RQ, L40 0TW, L40 0RH, L40 0RD, L40 0RB, L40 0RA, L40 0RE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around L40 0AA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 50.1% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49.9% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of L40 0AA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.5% | 33.9% | 1.4% | 37.9% | -4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.3% | 53.8% | -1.5% | 44.2% | 9.6% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 6% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 3.3% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 56.8% | 55.2% | -1.6% | 48.4% | 6.8% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 33.3% | 2.6% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 9.1% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.6% | 15% | 3.4% | 18.2% | -3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 4.3% | -9.2% | 9.6% | -5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 12.6% | -5.7% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 5% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 23.6% | 8.8% | 16.9% | 6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.5% | 36.2% | 3.7% | 33.8% | 2.4% |
| Other | 3.2% | 3.3% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.2% | 96.3% | 1.1% | 81.4% | 14.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.5% | 95.2% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 95.2% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0.8% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.6% | 76.7% | 12.9% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.7% | 13.5% | -5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.9% | 37.2% | -7.3% |
| Christian | 63.5% | 46.2% | 17.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bracken Gardens was 65.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.1% higher than the Burscough Bridge & Rufford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bracken Gardens has the 21st highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Burscough Bridge & Rufford and the 127th highest crime rate of 328 local areas in West Lancashire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Bracken Gardens, Ormskirk, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £553,000 | 2023-03-31 | £625,850 |
| 3 Bracken Gardens, Ormskirk, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2018-11-02 | £570,316 |
| 3 Bracken Gardens, Ormskirk, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2016-12-02 | £564,855 |
| 2 Bracken Gardens, Ormskirk, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2016-09-21 | £530,237 |
| 1 Bracken Gardens, Ormskirk, Lancashire Detached, a newly built property | £425,000 | 2015-09-10 | £646,913 |
L40 0AA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 123 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Education | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burscough Bridge Methodist School Orrell Lane , Burscough L40 0SG | 3out of 4 | 786 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burscough Bridge St John's Church of England Primary School Burscough Bridge St John's Church of England Primary School , School Lane L40 4AE | 3out of 4 | 949 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burscough Village Primary School Colburne Close , Burscough L40 4LB | 3out of 4 | 1,004 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burscough Lordsgate Township Church of England Primary School Lordsgate Drive , Burscough L40 7RS | 3out of 4 | 1,586 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Catholic Primary School, Burscough Chapel Lane , Lathom L40 7RA | 3out of 4 | 2,260 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burscough Priory Academy Trevor Road , Burscough L40 7RZ | 1out of 4 | 1,019 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormskirk School Wigan Road , L39 2AT | 1out of 4 | 5,422 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormskirk Academy Wigan Road , L39 2AT | - not rated | 5,426 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scarisbrick Hall School Southport Road , Ormskirk L40 9RQ | - not rated | 5,347 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DS Smith | TRM Packaging, Red Cat Lane | 277 yd | |
| Burscough FC Snack Bar | Burscough Football Club, Bobby Langton Way | 452 yd | |
| Threepence Sea Thrift | 3 Mart Lane, Burscough | 618 yd | |
| Ali's | 63 Liverpool Road North, Burscough | 674 yd | |
| Halo | 48A Liverpool Road North, Burscough | 737 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge Hotel | 73 Liverpool Road North, Burscough | 674 yd | |
| Eden Bar | 2-4 Orrell Lane, Burscough | 677 yd | |
| Hop Vine | Liverpool Road North, Burscough | 718 yd | |
| The Royal British Legion | Lord Street, Burscough | 784 yd | |
| Cactus Ray's | Ground Floor Unit 7, Burscough Wharf | 817 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Fish Bar | 66 Liverpool Road North, Burscough | 718 yd | |
| Brewsterz | 68 Liverpool Road North, Burscough | 718 yd | |
| Original Kebab House | Unit 6, Palais Buildings | 855 yd | |
| The Pork Shop | Spar Stores, 27 Liverpool Road North | 915 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Superstore | Station Approach, Burscough | 539 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Park VICTORIA PARK VICTORIA PARK MART LANE | grass pitches | 542 yd |
| Victoria Park (Burscough Football Club) VICTORIA PARK VICTORIA PARK MART LANE | grass pitches | 565 yd |
| Burscough Racquets & Fitness Centre VICTORIA PARK VICTORIA PARK MART LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 626 yd |
| St Johns C Of E School SCHOOL LANE | grass pitches | 865 yd |
| T J Fitness Studio (Closed) Mill Lane | health and fitness suite | 882 yd |
| Burscough Priory Science College TREVOR ROAD | grass pitches | 992 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.