Crabtree Lane is in Burscough, Ormskirk and in West Lancashire district. L40 0RW is located in the Burscough Bridge & Rufford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Lancashire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Crabtree Lane, Burscough, Ormskirk, L40 0RW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around L40 0RW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 51.1% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 49.7% | 48.9% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 0RW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.8% 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 | 25.7% | 27.6% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -10.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.2% | 58.8% | -0.4% | 44.2% | 14.6% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 8.5% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 4% | -3.4% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.6% | 56.2% | 13.6% | 48.4% | 7.8% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 28.4% | -8.9% | 33.6% | -5.2% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 12.1% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 24.3% | 10.9% | -13.4% | 18.2% | -7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 9.1% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 14.2% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 5.8% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 18.2% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.1% | 38.3% | 12.2% | 33.8% | 4.5% |
| Other | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.1% | 98.5% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 17.1% |
In this area, 97.6% 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 | 99.1% | 97.6% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.1% | 97.3% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87% | 76.7% | 10.3% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 11.2% | 13.5% | -2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.6% | 37.2% | -17.6% |
| Christian | 74.1% | 46.2% | 27.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crabtree Lane was 23.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.0% lower than the Burscough Bridge & Rufford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Crabtree Lane has the 13th lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Burscough Bridge & Rufford and the 69th lowest crime rate of 323 local areas in West Lancashire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101 Crabtree Lane, Ormskirk, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2024-06-07 | £602,313 |
| 81 Crabtree Lane, Ormskirk, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £282,000 | 2022-08-22 | £324,944 |
| 78 Crabtree Lane, Ormskirk, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £158,500 | 2021-12-10 | £201,228 |
| 89 Crabtree Lane, Ormskirk, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2018-11-02 | £497,571 |
| Mereside Cottage, 111 Crabtree Lane, Ormskirk, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2017-12-08 | £719,656 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around Crabtree Lane, Burscough, Ormskirk, L40 0RW has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
0 of 7 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of river or sea flood risk.
River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.
The area around Crabtree Lane, Burscough, Ormskirk, L40 0RW has low surface water flood risk.
2 of 7 properties (28.57%) in this postcode have some level of surface water flood risk.
Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.
L40 0RW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 98 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| 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 | 1,071 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 | 1,300 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burscough Village Primary School Colburne Close , Burscough L40 4LB | 3out of 4 | 1,351 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burscough Lordsgate Township Church of England Primary School Lordsgate Drive , Burscough L40 7RS | 3out of 4 | 1,832 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Catholic Primary School, Burscough Chapel Lane , Lathom L40 7RA | 3out of 4 | 2,504 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burscough Priory Academy Trevor Road , Burscough L40 7RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,265 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burscough Priory Science College Trevor Road , Burscough L40 7RZ | - not rated | 1,265 yd | Community school | 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 | 5,052 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burscough FC Snack Bar | Burscough Football Club, Bobby Langton Way | 700 yd | |
| DS Smith | TRM Packaging, Red Cat Lane | 706 yd | |
| Threepence Sea Thrift | 3 Mart Lane, Burscough | 979 yd | |
| Canal Cruise Lancashire Ltd | The Slipway, 48 Crabtree Lane | 1,055 yd | |
| Ali's | 63 Liverpool Road North, Burscough | 1,062 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Bar | 2-4 Orrell Lane, Burscough | 1,002 yd | |
| The Bridge Hotel | 73 Liverpool Road North, Burscough | 1,062 yd | |
| The Slipway | 48 Crabtree Lane, Burscough | 1,084 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Superstore | Station Approach, Burscough | 962 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Park VICTORIA PARK VICTORIA PARK MART LANE | grass pitches | 849 yd |
| Victoria Park (Burscough Football Club) VICTORIA PARK VICTORIA PARK MART LANE | grass pitches | 880 yd |
| Burscough Racquets & Fitness Centre VICTORIA PARK VICTORIA PARK MART LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 944 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 | 73.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 26.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 26.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 26.3% |
| 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 | 26.3% |
| Median download speed | 27.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 32.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.66 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.66 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.