The postcode L40 1UX is located in West Lancashire, in the county of Lancashire. It was introduced in August 1993 and is an active postcode. L40 1UX is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
L40 1UX is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 6.8 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of L40 1UX as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Ageing rural flat tenants.
The closest road name to L40 1UX is Croft Hey which is centered 24 m away.
The nearest bus stop is The Grove and is 97 m away. The closest railway station is Rufford Rail Station, 1.1 km away.
The closest primary school to L40 1UX (for ages 11 and under) is Rufford CofE School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on October 2, 2018.
The local pub for residents of L40 1UX is The Black Horse Inn and is 4.35 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on March 16, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from The Westhead Fish & Chip Shop and is 4.17 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on February 22, 2022.
Residents reported an average download speed of 61.3 Mbps and an average upload speed of 14.5 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.8 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for L40 1UX is covered by the Lancashire police force association and Central Lancashire is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to L40 1UX and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to L40 1UX, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode L40 1UX
| Introduction | August 1993 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from L40 1UX - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rufford CofE School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 2, 2018) | 491 m |
| Holmeswood Methodist School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 9, 2022) | 2.72 km |
| Burscough Bridge St John's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 28, 2017) | 3.61 km |
| Mawdesley St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (June 10, 2021) | 3.7 km |
| Burscough Bridge Methodist School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (March 8, 2017) | 3.71 km |
| Burscough Village Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 6, 2019) | 3.75 km |
| Burscough Priory Academy | Academy | 11-16 | 3.98 km | |
| Burscough Lordsgate Township Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (January 10, 2019) | 4.46 km |
| Trinity and St Michael's VA CofE/Methodist Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (March 9, 2016) | 4.6 km |
| Bishop Rawstorne Church of England Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (November 17, 2021) | 4.84 km |
| St John's Catholic Primary School, Burscough | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 21, 2017) | 4.95 km |
| Tarleton Mere Brow Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 13, 2017) | 4.98 km |
| Tarleton Holy Trinity CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 27, 2018) | 5 km |
| Richard Durning's Endowed Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 3, 2013) | 5.02 km |
| Bretherton Endowed Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (November 30, 2012) | 5.21 km |
| St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, Mawdesley | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 1, 2018) | 5.35 km |
| Tarleton Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (January 17, 2018) | 5.56 km |
| Ormskirk Lathom Park Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (March 29, 2017) | 5.77 km |
| Newburgh Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (May 25, 2011) | 5.8 km |
| Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy | Academy | 5-11 | 6.08 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from L40 1UX - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rufford Pre School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 22, 2021 | 2.47 km | |
| The Westhead Fish & Chip Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 22, 2022 | 4.17 km | |
| The Black Horse Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2020 | 4.35 km | |
| Croston Sports Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 10, 2020 | 4.35 km | |
| Westhead Stores (Londis) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 20, 2019 | 4.35 km | |
| Community Trust | Exempt August 22, 2012 | 4.4 km | |
| Croston Pre-school | Exempt December 11, 2019 | 4.4 km | |
| Panshi | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 24, 2020 | 4.41 km | |
| Thyme On The Yarrow | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 23, 2022 | 4.41 km | |
| Croston Park Rest Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 11, 2022 | 4.46 km | |
| Fresco Fresco | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 9, 2022 | 4.46 km | |
| The Grapes Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 12, 2021 | 4.46 km | |
| The Wheatsheaf Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 22, 2022 | 4.46 km | |
| Croston Acorns Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 12, 2022 | 4.47 km | |
| Twin Lakes Velo Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 27, 2020 | 4.47 km | |
| Lord Nelson Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 3, 2013 | 4.6 km | |
| Mellors Catering At Trinity & St Michaels School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 22, 2022 | 4.6 km | |
| The Crown Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 25, 2020 | 4.63 km | |
| Solram Ltd | Exempt June 29, 2012 | 4.68 km | |
| Bank Hall Kindergarten | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 29, 2021 | 4.73 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to L40 1UX - Data from Apr 2022
| The Grove | 97 m | |
| Holmeswood Road | 153 m | |
| Brick Kiln Lane | 293 m | |
| New Road | 449 m | |
| New Road | 456 m | |
| Rufford Rail Station | 1.1 km | |
| Rufford Rail Station | 1.12 km | |
| Burscough Bridge Rail Station | 3.42 km | |
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | 33.09 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 46.79 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 46.84 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to L40 1UX - Data from Dec 2021
| James Porter's Wood | 727 m | |
| Spring Wood | 995 m | |
| Smithy Wood | 1.41 km | |
| Longshaw Wood | 1.46 km | |
| Hazel Grove | 1.69 km | |
| Caunce Wood | 2.48 km | |
| Alma Wood | 2.5 km | |
| Hunter's Plantation | 2.7 km | |
| Berry House Wood | 2.93 km | |
| Mere Side Wood | 2.95 km | |
| Moss Wood | 3.16 km | |
| Silcock's Wood | 3.47 km | |
| Keeper's Wood | 3.6 km | |
| Forshaw's Wood | 3.67 km | |
| Geldhey Wood | 3.69 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for L40 1UX - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 73 Mbps | 61.3 Mbps | 79.67 Mbps |
| Upload | 17.2 Mbps | 14.5 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 21 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 64.5 | 15.5 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | - | - |
Energy usage data for L40 1UX - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Lancashire |
| Latitude | 53.63452700 |
| Longitude | -2.82452400 |
| OS Easting | 345577 |
| OS Northing | 0415650 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Lancashire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
South Ribble |
| County Electorial Division | Burscough & Rufford ED |
| Electoral Ward | Rufford |
| Local Authority District | West Lancashire |
| Region / Government Office Region | North West |
| European Electoral Region | North West |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Lancashire Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Lancashire |
| International Territorial Level Code | E07000127 |
| Travel To Work Area | Liverpool |
| NHS England Region | North West |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Central Lancashire |
| Cancer Alliance | Lancashire and South Cumbria |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
North West |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Healthier Lancashire and South Cumbria |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS West Lancashire CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Rural residents Group: Rural tenants Subgroup: Ageing rural flat tenants |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural village |
| Built-Up Area | Rufford BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33008736 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
West Lancashire 002 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
West Lancashire 002D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1B3 |