Town Pop. 9,169

Living in Burscough: Liveability Score 58/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Burscough comes out at 58/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 65/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Safety falls furthest short: 60/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Among the 12 scored places sharing the L40 postcode district, Burscough ranks 2nd. On healthcare specifically, Burscough sits 12 points above the L40 district figure of 53/100. That sits 8 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: L40 postcode district.

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Burscough scores 58 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
60
108.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 365 crimes
↑ 20% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 268 crimes
↑ 92% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 93 crimes
↑ 49% above national average
Other theft 65 crimes
↑ 15% above national average
Shoplifting 58 crimes
↓ 19% below national average
other 149 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Abbey Lane 54 crimes
  2. 2 Truscott Road 44 crimes
  3. 3 Liverpool Road North 41 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 6.7 · PM2.5 5.8 · PM10 10.4 µg/m³
75
Green Space 14
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Ample 7
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Adequate 3
Playgrounds Ample 9

Services

Schools
50
7 schools in area · 9 within 4km
7Good
  • Burscough Bridge Methodist SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Burscough Bridge St John's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Burscough Lordsgate Township Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Burscough Priory AcademySecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Burscough Village Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Ormskirk Lathom Park Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St John's Catholic Primary School, BurscoughPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
65
A&E departmentsChildren's A&E1.5 mi
Southport and Formby District General Hospital3.8 mi
Aintree University Hospital8.8 mi
Hospital waitsLancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust0.5 mi
Routine referral (median)6 wks
Treated within 18 weeks94.2%
3 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'
GP capacity3,386 patients per GP
2dentists2pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
94
Full fibre (FTTP)81%
available across West Lancashire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 202 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
64
Employment rate57.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.2%Unemployed2.2%Retired28.6%Student3.8%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42%Skilled & technical33.6%Routine & elementary24.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.6%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership77.6%
Among the least-deprived 33% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
48
Council tax West Lancashire · 2026-27
A £1,637
B £1,910
C £2,183
D £2,456
E £3,002
F £3,548
G £4,093
H £4,912
Energy Merseyside & North Wales region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
52
Burscough Junction 0.5 mi
Burscough Bridge 0.6 mi
New Lane 1.1 mi
J3 M58 4.4 mi
J3 M58 4.4 mi
J4 M58 4.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
30
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 9
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 7
Retail Shopping Ample 24
Takeaways Adequate 7
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £245,125 92
Detached £377,500 24
Semi-detached £248,000 41
Terraced £220,000 20
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£129k £217k £308k £396k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Ring o' Bells 53 1.4 mi away ⇄
Newburgh (West Lancashire) 54 2.7 mi away ⇄
Drummersdale 0 2.7 mi away ⇄
Rufford (West Lancashire) 49 2.7 mi away ⇄
Ormskirk 67 3.0 mi away ⇄
Bescar 40 3.0 mi away ⇄
Holmeswood 47 3.2 mi away ⇄
Parbold 57 3.5 mi away ⇄
Hill Dale 51 3.6 mi away ⇄
Mawdesley 46 3.8 mi away ⇄
Scarisbrick 42 3.9 mi away ⇄
Towngate 43 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Burscough a nice place to live?

Burscough is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Burscough is 58/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Burscough?

Burscough has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 60/100. There were 998 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Burscough?

Among the top-rated schools in Burscough are Burscough Bridge Methodist School, Burscough Bridge St John's Church of England Primary School and Burscough Lordsgate Township Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 7 rated schools in Burscough in total.

What are house prices like in Burscough?

The current median house price in Burscough is £245,125, around 14% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £377,500, semi-detached £248,000, terraced £220,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 16%. There were 92 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Burscough in context

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Postcode districts in Burscough

L40 56 ⇄

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