Where is L40?
L40 is in the county of Lancashire. It is 5km north-east of the town of Ormskirk, and contains Burscough, Holmeswood, Rufford, Burscough Bridge, and Bescar. L40 is 20km south-west of the city of Preston. L40 is a postcode district, also known as an outcode or outbound code.
L40 on a map
The below map shows where L40 is, and the boundary of the L40 postcode district:
Postal Boundaries © GEOLYTIX copyright and database right 2012
What county is L40 in?
L40 is in the county of Lancashire.
Which cities, towns and villages are in L40?
| Burscough | Village |
| Holmeswood | Village |
| Rufford | Village |
| Burscough Bridge | Village |
| Bescar | Village |
| Towngate | Village |
| Hill Dale | Village |
| Mawdesley | Village |
| Hoscar | Village |
| New Lane | Village |
| Scarisbrick | Village |
| Westhead | Village |
| Lathom | Hamlet |
| Pinfold | Village |
| Ring o' Bells | Village |
| Scarth Hill | Hamlet |
| Jack's Mere | Hamlet |
| Hurlston | Hamlet |
| Hurlston Green | Village |
| Brighouse Green | Hamlet |
| Mere Side | Settlement |
| Bispham Green | Hamlet |
| Tarlscough | Hamlet |
| Drummersdale | Hamlet |
What are the nearest towns to L40?
Position of L40 relative to nearby towns. Distance is measured from the centre of L40 to the centre of the town.
What are the nearest cities to L40?
Position of L40 relative to nearby cities. Distance is measured from the centre of L40 to the centre of the city.
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