Warpers Moss Lane is in Burscough, Ormskirk and in West Lancashire district. L40 4AG 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 Warpers Moss Lane, Burscough, Ormskirk, L40 4AG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L40 4AQ, L40 4AU, L40 4LG, L40 4AL, L40 4LP, L40 0SU, L40 4LF, L40 4AA, L40 0SP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around L40 4AG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 51.7% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 49.5% | 48.3% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 4AG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.2% 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 | 26.3% | 28.3% | 2.0% | 37.9% | -9.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.4% | 55.2% | -5.2% | 44.2% | 11.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 4.8% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 9.1% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
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 | 52% | 50.4% | -1.6% | 48.4% | 2.0% |
| Good health | 31% | 34% | 3.0% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 12.2% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 18.3% | 16.4% | -1.9% | 18.2% | -1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 12.1% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 12.1% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 7.3% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 17.2% | 2.2% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 25% | 31.9% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -1.9% |
| Other | 5.8% | 3% | -2.8% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.5% | 97.3% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 15.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 96.6% 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 | 98.2% | 96.6% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.2% | 96.6% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 9.8% | -9.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.7% | 76.7% | 13.0% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.2% | 37.2% | -12.0% |
| Christian | 69.8% | 46.2% | 23.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Warpers Moss Lane was 15.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.5% lower than the Burscough Bridge & Rufford average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Warpers Moss Lane has the 10th lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Burscough Bridge & Rufford and the 33rd lowest crime rate of 328 local areas in West Lancashire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Warpers Moss Lane, Ormskirk, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2025-02-10 | £203,332 |
| 3 Warpers Moss Lane, Ormskirk, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2017-11-14 | £182,957 |
| 8 Warpers Moss Lane, Ormskirk, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2016-09-20 | £203,782 |
| 2 Warpers Moss Lane, Ormskirk, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £139,500 | 2015-02-27 | £225,361 |
| 3 Warpers Moss Lane, Ormskirk, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2008-09-25 | £196,674 |
L40 4AG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in L40 4AG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 88 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 496 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burscough Village Primary School Colburne Close , Burscough L40 4LB | 3out of 4 | 558 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burscough Bridge Methodist School Orrell Lane , Burscough L40 0SG | 3out of 4 | 660 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burscough Lordsgate Township Church of England Primary School Lordsgate Drive , Burscough L40 7RS | 3out of 4 | 1,380 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Catholic Primary School, Burscough Chapel Lane , Lathom L40 7RA | 3out of 4 | 2,006 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 | 913 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormskirk School Wigan Road , L39 2AT | 1out of 4 | 5,348 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormskirk Academy Wigan Road , L39 2AT | - not rated | 5,350 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 461 yd | |
| Ali's | 63 Liverpool Road North, Burscough | 521 yd | |
| Halo | 48A Liverpool Road North, Burscough | 566 yd | |
| Deli48 | 48 Liverpool Road North, Burscough | 571 yd | |
| Threepence Sea Thrift | 3 Mart Lane, Burscough | 575 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burscough Cricket Club | School Lane, Burscough | 472 yd | |
| The Bridge Hotel | 73 Liverpool Road North, Burscough | 521 yd | |
| Hop Vine | Liverpool Road North, Burscough | 534 yd | |
| The Royal British Legion | Lord Street, Burscough | 540 yd | |
| Cactus Ray's | Ground Floor Unit 7, Burscough Wharf | 658 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Fish Bar | 66 Liverpool Road North, Burscough | 534 yd | |
| Brewsterz | 68 Liverpool Road North, Burscough | 534 yd | |
| Original Kebab House | Unit 6, Palais Buildings | 756 yd | |
| The Pork Shop | Spar Stores, 27 Liverpool Road North | 815 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Superstore | Station Approach, Burscough | 386 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Johns C Of E School SCHOOL LANE | grass pitches | 442 yd |
| Victoria Park (Burscough Football Club) VICTORIA PARK VICTORIA PARK MART LANE | grass pitches | 659 yd |
| Victoria Park VICTORIA PARK VICTORIA PARK MART LANE | grass pitches | 667 yd |
| Burscough Racquets & Fitness Centre VICTORIA PARK VICTORIA PARK MART LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 669 yd |
| Burscough Cricket Club School Lane | grass pitches | 697 yd |
| T J Fitness Studio (Closed) Mill Lane | health and fitness suite | 724 yd |
| Burscough Priory Science College TREVOR ROAD | grass pitches | 953 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% |
| Median download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.