About Bickerstaffe

Bickerstaffe is a small village located in the county of Lancashire, in the north-west of England. It lies within the L39 postcode area and is situated near the River Lune, offering views of the surrounding countryside. The village has a rural character, with a mix of traditional and modern housing, and is close to the town of Garstang. Bickerstaffe is known for its peaceful environment and proximity to walking trails along the riverbank. The local community is active, with regular events held at the village hall. The area is well-connected by road, with the A589 and A587 providing access to nearby towns and cities. Bickerstaffe retains a sense of history, with several older buildings reflecting its development over the centuries.

School Ratings in Bickerstaffe

Families in Bickerstaffe have access to 103 local schools. Aughton Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 13 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Bickerstaffe

Homes sell for an average of £302K locally. Most of the housing is made up of semi-detached homes, averaging £245K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Bickerstaffe

Crime in the area is lower than the national average. Anti-social behaviour is the leading concern across Bickerstaffe, with 18 incidents recorded in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Bickerstaffe

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Bickerstaffe among the least deprived neighbourhoods in England. Employment rates locally are in line with what is seen across England. Residents in the area generally earn above the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Bickerstaffe

Bickerstaffe benefits from solid broadband infrastructure, including superfast and ultrafast services. Mobile reception across 4G and 5G is dependable in most locations. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 3,599 sales

Average Price £302K
£360 — £7.32M
Detached £454K 1,016
Semi £245K 1,478
Terraced £187K 576
Flat £143K 340

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

64 Primary
12 Secondary
27 Other
Bickerstaffe CofE Primary School and Nursery Primary Good 0.3 miles St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale Primary 1.7 miles Park Children's Centre Good 1.8 miles West Lancashire Community High School Good 1.9 miles Kingsbury Primary Special School Outstanding 1.9 miles Brookfield Park Primary School Primary Requires Improvement 1.9 miles Westhead Lathom St James' Church of England Primary School Primary 1.9 miles Moss View School 2 miles Trinity Church of England/Methodist School Primary Good 2.2 miles Edge Hill University Good 2.3 miles Crow Orchard Primary School Primary Good 2.3 miles St Edmund's Catholic Primary School Primary Good 2.4 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Bickerstaffe IMD 2025

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Bickerstaffe experiences very low levels of deprivation. The local economy supports strong employment and incomes are above the national average. Access to services, education and healthcare in the area is generally good.

Overall Deprivation
8/10
Income
8/10
Employment
7/10
Education
7/10
Health
7/10
Housing
8/10
Living Environment
6/10
5,062 Children (0-15) 14%
23,454 Working Age 63%
11,217 Older (60+) 30%
Above Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 16.6% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 10.8% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Bickerstaffe 90 crimes · January 2026

Low Crime Area

Crime levels in Bickerstaffe are lower than the England and Wales average. While violence & sexual offences is the most frequently recorded category, the overall picture is one of a settled and secure town where serious incidents remain uncommon.

36 Violence & Sexual Offences
18 Anti-Social Behaviour
9 Criminal Damage & Arson
6 Public Order
5 Burglary
5 Shoplifting
4 Other Theft
2 Robbery
2 Other Crime
1 Drugs
1 Theft from Person
1 Vehicle Crime
Local Policing
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Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Rainford Train Station 2.5 miles
Aughton Park Train Station 2.8 miles
Ormskirk Train Station 3 miles
Maghull North Train Station 3.6 miles
Upholland Train Station 3.9 miles
Kirkby (Merseyside) Train Station 4.1 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Stanley Gate 0.9 miles Barrow Nook 1.2 miles Blaguegate 1.4 miles Scarth Hill 1.8 miles Park Hill 1.8 miles Royal Oak 2 miles Westhead 2 miles Aughton Park 2.2 miles Pennylands 2.2 miles Chapel House 2.2 miles Rainford Junction 2.2 miles Bowker's Green 2.5 miles

Local Government

District West Lancashire
County Lancashire
Ward Bickerstaffe
Constituency West Lancashire
Parish Bickerstaffe
Region North West

Streets in L39 30 shown View all streets

Abbotsford 29 Acres Lane 1 Altcar Lane 1 Altys Lane 2 Ash Close 1 Ashcroft Avenue 1 Asmall Close 2 Asmall Lane 4 Atkinson Road 2 Aughton Park Drive 9 Aughton Street 10 B5197 3 Back Lane 2 Barnes Road 1 Barrow Nook Lane 1 Bath Springs 1 Beaufort Close 1 Beaumont Crescent 1 Bebles Road 3 Beech Meadow 1 Beech Road 1 Beechwood Drive 2 Belvedere Park 1 Ben Lane 1 Ben Lane Court 1 Billinge Lane 1 Black Moss Lane 5 Black-a-Moor Lane 1 Blairgowrie Gardens 1 Bleasdale Close 1

Postcodes in L39 50 shown View all postcodes

L39 0EA L39 0EB L39 0ED L39 0EE L39 0EF L39 0EG L39 0EH L39 0EJ L39 0EL L39 0EN L39 0EP L39 0EQ L39 0ER L39 0ES L39 0ET L39 0EU L39 0EW L39 0EX L39 0EY L39 0EZ L39 0HA L39 0HB L39 0HD L39 0HE L39 0HF L39 0HH L39 0HJ L39 0HL L39 0HN L39 0HP L39 0HQ L39 0HR L39 0HW L39 0HX L39 0JB L39 0JG L39 0WZ L39 0YU L39 1LA L39 1LB L39 1LD L39 1LE L39 1LF L39 1LG L39 1LH L39 1LJ L39 1LL L39 1LN L39 1LP L39 1LQ