Fletchers Drive is in Burscough, Ormskirk and in West Lancashire district. L40 5UY is located in the Burscough Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Lancashire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fletchers Drive, Burscough, Ormskirk, L40 5UY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L40 5TP, L40 5SF, L40 5TN, L40 5SE, L40 5SL, L40 5TW, L40 5TJ, L40 5SJ, L40 5UU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L40 5UY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 55.7% | 4.1% | 51.0% | 4.7% |
| Male | 48.4% | 44.3% | -4.1% | 49.0% | -4.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23.6% | 27.7% | 4.1% | 37.9% | -10.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.8% | 47.8% | -2.0% | 44.2% | 3.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 10.2% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 15% | 12% | -3.0% | 6.1% | 5.9% |
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 | 38.2% | 51% | 12.8% | 48.4% | 2.6% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 29.9% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 19.1% | 15.9% | -3.2% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 8% | 2.5% | -5.5% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 31.9% | 14.2% | -17.7% | 18.2% | -4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 9% | -1.6% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 15.4% | 2.1% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 7.6% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 17.7% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.6% | 32.6% | 9.0% | 33.8% | -1.2% |
| Other | 3.3% | 3.5% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 100% | 98% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 16.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
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 | 98.6% | 96.6% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.3% | 96.6% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.1% | 76.7% | 7.4% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 13.9% | 13.5% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.5% | 37.2% | -13.7% |
| Christian | 71% | 46.2% | 24.8% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fletchers Drive was 60.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.8% lower than the Burscough Bridge & Rufford average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Fletchers Drive has the 25th highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Burscough Bridge & Rufford and the 144th highest crime rate of 328 local areas in West Lancashire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Fletchers Drive, Ormskirk, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £228,000 | 2023-07-24 | £250,713 |
| 23 Fletchers Drive, Ormskirk, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2021-09-03 | £238,643 |
| 4 Fletchers Drive, Ormskirk, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-07-16 | £251,204 |
| 11 Fletchers Drive, Ormskirk, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-07-01 | £251,204 |
| 4 Fletchers Drive, Ormskirk, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2017-06-22 | £248,331 |
L40 5UY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 5UY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 122 |
| Retired | 116 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorgate Nursery School Moorgate , L39 4RY | 4out of 4 | 5,441 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burscough Bridge Methodist School Orrell Lane , Burscough L40 0SG | 3out of 4 | 194 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burscough Village Primary School Colburne Close , Burscough L40 4LB | 3out of 4 | 440 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 456 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 | 613 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Catholic Primary School, Burscough Chapel Lane , Lathom L40 7RA | 3out of 4 | 1,283 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 | 117 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormskirk School Wigan Road , L39 2AT | 1out of 4 | 4,546 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormskirk Academy Wigan Road , L39 2AT | - not rated | 4,549 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Acorns School 43 Ruff Lane , L39 4QX | 3out of 4 | 5,075 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood Edge Independent School 69 Ruff Lane , Ormskirk L39 4UL | - not rated | 5,139 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Packet House | 29 Liverpool Road North, Burscough | 99 yd | |
| Hugos | Unit 4, Burscough Wharf | 170 yd | |
| The Thirsty Duck | Units 9 To 10, Burscough Wharf | 171 yd | |
| Kaizen Sushi & Eatery | Unit 14, Burscough Wharf | 172 yd | |
| Milkie Bar | Unit 2, Burscough Wharf | 172 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Institute | 1 Liverpool Road North, Burscough | 99 yd | |
| Cactus Ray's | Ground Floor Unit 7, Burscough Wharf | 172 yd | |
| The Royal British Legion | Lord Street, Burscough | 273 yd | |
| Hop Vine | Liverpool Road North, Burscough | 297 yd | |
| Eden Bar | 2-4 Orrell Lane, Burscough | 315 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pork Shop | Spar Stores, 27 Liverpool Road North | 99 yd | |
| Original Kebab House | Unit 6, Palais Buildings | 133 yd | |
| Village Fish Bar | 66 Liverpool Road North, Burscough | 297 yd | |
| Brewsterz | 68 Liverpool Road North, Burscough | 297 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Superstore | Station Approach, Burscough | 497 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| T J Fitness Studio (Closed) Mill Lane | health and fitness suite | 100 yd |
| Burscough Priory Science College TREVOR ROAD | grass pitches | 205 yd |
| Burscough Racquets & Fitness Centre VICTORIA PARK VICTORIA PARK MART LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 372 yd |
| St Johns C Of E School SCHOOL LANE | grass pitches | 435 yd |
| Victoria Park (Burscough Football Club) VICTORIA PARK VICTORIA PARK MART LANE | grass pitches | 436 yd |
| Victoria Park VICTORIA PARK VICTORIA PARK MART LANE | grass pitches | 467 yd |
| Richmond Park HEATHER CLOSE | grass pitches | 472 yd |
| Burscough Cricket Club School Lane | grass pitches | 584 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 49 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.