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Property Price Trends
Drummersdale Lane, Scarisbrick, Ormskirk, West Lancashire, Lancashire
L40 9RA West Lancashire District (B)
What are the historical property price trends?
Explore the yearly trends in property prices for the L40 postcode district in the UK. Stay informed and make smart real estate decisions based on the accurate, analysed data.
Property Price Trends
L40

Most Expensive Property
£1,325,000
Nook Farm Wood Lane, L40 2RL
Sold: 01 March 2024

Cheapest Property
£95,000
2 Bescar Brow Lane, L40 9QG
Sold: 11 November 2022

£252,000
The average house price in West Lancashire was £252,000 in November 2024 (provisional), up 5.4% from November 2023. This was lower than the rise in the North West (5.7%) over the same period.
£704
Private rents rose to an average of £704 in December 2024, an annual increase of 11.2% from £633 in December 2023. This was higher than the rise in the North West (9.6%) over the year.
£202,000
The average price paid by first-time buyers was £202,000 in November 2024 (provisional). This was 6.3% higher than the average of £190,000 in November 2023 (revised).
£260,000
For homes bought with a mortgage, the average house price was £260,000 in November 2024 (provisional). This was 5.5% higher than the average of £246,000 in November 2023 (revised).
Data last updated: 17 Feb 2025. Data extracted from ONS housing prices/rents: inflation and price indices by local authority (West Lancashire, E07000127). Rent estimates are provisional, and are for the latest 2 months.
Local House Price Trends
Have property prices been rising or falling in L40 9RA?
The graph below shows the five-year capital growth figures for properties for the L40 postcode district. Figures show year-on-year capital growth and not accumulative growth over the five-year period.
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Regional Property Analysis
What trends is the property market seeing in Lancashire?
For Homebuyers:
For homebuyers in Lancashire, the property market is showing steady growth in house prices. According to the latest data, the average house price in Lancashire is £185,000, with areas such as Preston (PR1) and Blackburn (BB1) seeing particularly high demand. However, there is still a good amount of stock available, providing homebuyers with a range of options to choose from. Rent prices in Lancashire are also on the rise, making buying a property a more attractive option for those looking to settle in the area.
For Renters:
Rent prices in Lancashire have been steadily increasing, with the average rent for a two-bedroom property currently standing at £700 per month. Popular towns for renters include Lancaster (LA1) and Blackpool (FY1), where there is a mix of both affordable and luxury rental properties available. Availability of rental properties in Lancashire is relatively high, giving renters plenty of options to choose from. However, competition for rental properties in prime locations can be fierce, so it's advisable for renters to act quickly when a suitable property becomes available.
For Investors:
Investors looking to enter the property market in Lancashire will find plenty of opportunities for growth. The average rental yield in Lancashire is around 5.5%, making it an attractive option for buy-to-let investors. Areas such as Burnley (BB11) and Accrington (BB5) offer good potential for rental income, with affordable house prices and high demand from tenants. The popularity of Lancashire as a rental market is also on the rise, making it a promising location for investors seeking to expand their property portfolio.
For Homebuyers:
For homebuyers in Lancashire, the property market is showing steady growth in house prices. According to the latest data, the average house price in Lancashire is £185,000, with areas such as Preston (PR1) and Blackburn (BB1) seeing particularly high demand. However, there is still a good amount of stock available, providing homebuyers with a range of options to choose from. Rent prices in Lancashire are also on the rise, making buying a property a more attractive option for those looking to settle in the area.


For Renters:
Rent prices in Lancashire have been steadily increasing, with the average rent for a two-bedroom property currently standing at £700 per month. Popular towns for renters include Lancaster (LA1) and Blackpool (FY1), where there is a mix of both affordable and luxury rental properties available. Availability of rental properties in Lancashire is relatively high, giving renters plenty of options to choose from. However, competition for rental properties in prime locations can be fierce, so it's advisable for renters to act quickly when a suitable property becomes available.
For Investors:
Investors looking to enter the property market in Lancashire will find plenty of opportunities for growth. The average rental yield in Lancashire is around 5.5%, making it an attractive option for buy-to-let investors. Areas such as Burnley (BB11) and Accrington (BB5) offer good potential for rental income, with affordable house prices and high demand from tenants. The popularity of Lancashire as a rental market is also on the rise, making it a promising location for investors seeking to expand their property portfolio.

Last updated on 31 May 2025. Property market analysis is based on official data, and interpreted using neural networks (machine learning model), and subject to our Terms and Conditions.
Yield for L40 9RA
Estimated yield for property investors
2.58%
Yield
The estimated yield for the L40 9RA postcode area is 2.58%, compared to the national average yield of 3.8%.
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Property sales
What houses have been sold in L40 9RA?
The recently sold properties table lists homes around L40 9RA that have been recorded by HM Land Registry, and their sold prices.
Price paid information is not personal, but property-related information. All commercial transactions, sales that have not been lodged with HM Land Registry or sales that were not for full market value are excluded.
Date | Price | Property Address | Property Type | Estate Type |
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29 February 2024 | £120,000 | 19 Lady Anne Close, Scarisbrick, Ormskirk, L40 9PZ | Semi-Detached | Leasehold |
27 November 2023 | £445,000 | 114 Hall Road, Scarisbrick, Ormskirk, L40 9QF | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
11 November 2022 | £95,000 | 2 Bescar Brow Lane, Scarisbrick, Ormskirk, L40 9QG | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
26 January 2024 | £435,000 | 464 Southport Road, Scarisbrick, Ormskirk, L40 9RF | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
07 December 2023 | £417,000 | Roglin, 37 Woodmoss Lane, Scarisbrick, Ormskirk, L40 9RJ | Detached | Freehold |
15 December 2023 | £360,000 | 66 Jacksmere Lane, Scarisbrick, Ormskirk, L40 9RS | Detached | Freehold |
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31 October 2023 | £400,000 | 14 Riverside Road, Rufford, Ormskirk, L40 1AE | Detached | Freehold |
08 March 2024 | £200,000 | 5 Albert Road, Rufford, Ormskirk, L40 1TU | Semi-Detached | Leasehold |
17 January 2023 | £549,950 | Little Blue Stone Cottage Blue Stone Lane, Mawdesley, Ormskirk, L40 2RH | Detached | Freehold |
01 March 2024 | £1,325,000 | Nook Farm Wood Lane, Mawdesley, Ormskirk, L40 2RL | Other | Freehold |
27 March 2024 | £352,500 | 65 Glovers Way, Burscough, Ormskirk, L40 5AA | Detached | Freehold |
02 February 2024 | £160,000 | 10 Gower Gardens, Burscough, Ormskirk, L40 5SP | Semi-Detached | Leasehold |
05 July 2023 | £226,000 | 25 Abbeydale, Burscough, Ormskirk, L40 5SU | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
20 November 2023 | £240,000 | 43 Ellerbrook Drive, Burscough, Ormskirk, L40 5SY | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
24 November 2023 | £208,000 | 18 Ellerbrook Drive, Burscough, Ormskirk, L40 5SZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
14 July 2023 | £515,000 | 15 Liverpool Road North, Burscough, Ormskirk, L40 5TN | Detached | Freehold |
11 July 2023 | £376,000 | Council House 1 Whiteleys Lane, Lathom, Ormskirk, L40 6HF | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
30 September 2022 | £377,995 | 2 High Grove Park, Burscough, Ormskirk, L40 7AD | Detached | Freehold |
09 February 2024 | £240,000 | 54 Folly View Grove, Burscough, Ormskirk, L40 7AG | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
25 September 2020 | £349,995 | 18 Penwortham Avenue, Burscough, Ormskirk, L40 7AT | Detached | Freehold |
16 December 2022 | £394,995 | 7 Sawley Green, Burscough, Ormskirk, L40 7AY | Detached | Freehold |
16 December 2022 | £434,995 | 9 Sawley Green, Burscough, Ormskirk, L40 7AY | Detached | Freehold |
16 December 2022 | £378,995 | 5 Sawley Green, Burscough, Ormskirk, L40 7AY | Detached | Freehold |
20 April 2022 | £513,084 | 7 Apartment 1 Lyndale Road, Burscough, Ormskirk, L40 7BF | Other | Freehold |
30 September 2022 | £121,861 | 15 Lyndale Road, Burscough, Ormskirk, L40 7BF | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
29 April 2022 | £348,995 | 7 Mill Race Close, Burscough, Ormskirk, L40 7BG | Detached | Freehold |
11 November 2022 | £365,995 | 6 St Andrews Close, Burscough, Ormskirk, L40 7BH | Detached | Freehold |
06 December 2023 | £227,500 | 47 Rivington Drive, Burscough, Ormskirk, L40 7RN | Terraced | Freehold |
15 July 2022 | £426,995 | 85 Hesketh Road, Burscough, Ormskirk, L40 7SG | Detached | Freehold |
30 January 2023 | £392,995 | 83 Hesketh Road, Burscough, Ormskirk, L40 7SG | Detached | Freehold |
08 March 2024 | £280,000 | 11 Christines Crescent, Burscough, Ormskirk, L40 7SJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
12 November 2021 | £445,000 | 8 Heaton Court, Scarisbrick, Ormskirk, L40 8HS | Other | Leasehold |
15 March 2024 | £675,000 | Lime Kiln Barn Heatons Bridge Road, Scarisbrick, Ormskirk, L40 8JG | Detached | Freehold |
01 March 2024 | £127,000 | Langley Court Unit 3 Langley Road, Burscough Industrial Estate, Ormskirk, L40 8JR | Other | Freehold |
Please note that house prices for properties sold in and around L40 9RA during this period do not reflect current values of properties in this postcode area, they are the prices paid at the time of sale. Prices paid is property price data for single residential property sales in England and Wales, sold on the market at full market value, and lodged with the Land Registry for registration.
For more information about the statistical data sets contained on this page, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/statistical-data-sets.
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Data on this page contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Property data and analysis from PropertyData.co.uk.
Statistical Data Sets
Statistics extracted are from the UK House Price Index, published each month from HM Land Registry, and broken down into Country, Region, and County level.
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