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Area guide · West Lancashire

Living in Burscough

A snapshot of life in Burscough, North West — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Burscough is a village in West Lancashire, North West with a population of 8,754. The average house price is £271,878 and the overall crime rate is 48.3 per 1,000 residents.

Where Burscough ranks

Population

8,754

Avg House Price

£271,878

Crime Rate

48.3/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

389 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£31,988.5

Median Age

44.6

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Burscough's detached homes (£376,173) command roughly 2.3× the price of a flat (£160,554).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Burscough prices have risen 26% over the last 9 years (£216,275 → £271,878).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£376,173£364,00066
Semi-Detached£244,533£237,498102
Terraced£214,744£218,00032
Flat£160,554£155,00023

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Burscough is 48.3 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Burscough: violent crime (45% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools6
Primary5
Secondary1
% Top two bands100%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Burscough Bridge Methodist SchoolPrimaryGood
Burscough Bridge St John's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Burscough Lordsgate Township Church of England Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Burscough Priory AcademySecondaryGood
Burscough Village Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
St John's Catholic Primary School, BurscoughPrimaryGood

Broadband & Connectivity

Burscough averages 389 Mbps — 289% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Burscough homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 68.8% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score71.8
% Rated C or Above68.8%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,183

Demographics & Economy

Population8,754
Median Age44.6
Median Household Income£31,988.5
Employment Rate57%
Owner Occupied71.4%
Degree-Level Qualified31.9%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Burscough?
The average house price in Burscough is £271,878 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Burscough?
The most affordable entry point in Burscough is a flat, with an average price of £160,554.
Is Burscough a safe place to live?
Burscough has a recorded crime rate of 48.3 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.
How are the schools in Burscough?
Burscough has 6 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Burscough?
Average broadband download speeds in Burscough are around 389 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 91.4% of premises.
How big is Burscough?
Burscough is a settlement in West Lancashire with a population of approximately 8,754.

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