Ormskirk · L40

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Covering Burscough, Scarisbrick, including Burscough Bridge & Rufford, Burscough Town, Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South. Find plumbers nearby.

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L40 (Burscough) in a nutshell

L40 covers Burscough, Scarisbrick, in Chorley and West Lancashire. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for L40

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Two councils in one district

L40 is split between Chorley and West Lancashire. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

L40 stretches across Burscough Bridge & Rufford, Burscough Town, Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'L40', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Own your home? This is for you too.

It's not just for landlords. Homeowners and buyers use these checks for peace of mind too.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Ormskirk: 74.0% owner-occupied
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New to plumbing compliance checks? Here's what to expect, how to get ready and what it costs, in plain English. Read the quick guide →

England landlord rules: quick version

  • No single certificate: but keep water, heating and sanitation in repair.
  • Legionella: assess the risk for each let.
  • CO alarms: needed where there's a fixed combustion appliance (not gas cookers).

More detail on the Ormskirk page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does L40 cover?

L40 (Burscough, Scarisbrick) includes the wards of Burscough Bridge & Rufford, Burscough Town, Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South, Ormskirk East, Ormskirk West, Rural North East, Rural South, Rural West, Skelmersdale North (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to L40?

Neighbouring districts include L39 (Ormskirk), WN8 (Chapel House), L33 (Kirkby), L32 (Kirkby), PR4 (Becconsall) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering L40 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in L40?

About 7,450 households and 18,095 residents at the 2011 Census, across 572 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is L40 in?

L40 sits in Chorley, West Lancashire (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Southport, South Ribble, West Lancashire.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
L40 1
Areas covered
Burscough, Scarisbrick 2
Active postcodes
572 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
7,450 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
18,095 2
Electoral wards
Burscough Bridge & Rufford, Burscough Town, Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South, Ormskirk East, Ormskirk West, Rural North East, Rural South, Rural West … 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Southport, South Ribble, West Lancashire 4
Local authority
Chorley, West Lancashire 4
Households in converted/shared houses (Ormskirk built-up area)
1.5% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

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