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Living in Mawdesley: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Mawdesley is 46/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 75/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Mawdesley places 9th of 12 in the L40 postcode district.

Against the wider L40 district average of 56/100, that is 10 points below. Its broadband score runs 17 points above the L40 district's 58/100. Safety (93) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see L40 postcode district.

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Mawdesley scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
66.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 27 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 15 crimes
↑ 28% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 2 crimes
↓ 62% below national average
Other theft 2 crimes
↓ 58% below national average
Burglary 2 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
other 3 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Rufford Road 8 crimes
  2. 2 Asland Drive 6 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 4 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 5.271 · PM2.5 5.743 · PM10 9.953 µg/m³
77
Green Space 8
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
31
1 school in area · 9 within 4km
1Good
  • Mawdesley St Peter's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsChildren's A&E5.4 mi
Southport and Formby District General Hospital7.9 mi
Royal Preston Hospital11.2 mi
Hospital waitsLancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust2.3 mi
Routine referral (median)6 wks
Treated within 18 weeks94.2%
Nearest GP surgeryParbold Surgery2.3 mi
GP capacity2,173 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
75
Full fibre (FTTP)86.9%
available across Chorley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 20 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate55.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.2%Unemployed1.7%Retired34.4%Student2.8%Other inactive5.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.7%Skilled & technical33.4%Routine & elementary16.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.8%Level 3 (A levels)14.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.4%Apprenticeship6.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership84.8%
Among the least-deprived 22% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
51
Council tax Chorley · 2026-27
A £1,620
B £1,890
C £2,160
D £2,430
E £2,970
F £3,510
G £4,050
H £4,860
Energy Merseyside & North Wales region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
18
Rufford 1.6 mi
Hoscar 2.4 mi
Parbold 2.4 mi
J27 M6 3.9 mi
J27 M6 4.2 mi
J4 M58 5.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
19
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £445,000 12
5-year monthly trend
All
£352k £382k £414k £444k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Towngate 43 0.8 mi away ⇄
Hill Dale 51 1.4 mi away ⇄
Rufford (West Lancashire) 49 2.1 mi away ⇄
Eccleston 52 2.3 mi away ⇄
Parbold 57 2.3 mi away ⇄
Newburgh (West Lancashire) 54 2.5 mi away ⇄
Heskin Green 52 2.6 mi away ⇄
Croston 50 2.6 mi away ⇄
Mossy Lea 47 3.0 mi away ⇄
Ulnes Walton 59 3.1 mi away ⇄
Ring o' Bells 53 3.2 mi away ⇄
Hunger Hill (West Lancashire) 45 3.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Mawdesley a nice place to live?

Mawdesley has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Mawdesley is 46/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Mawdesley?

Mawdesley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 51 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Mawdesley?

Among the top-rated schools in Mawdesley is Mawdesley St Peter's Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Mawdesley in total.

What are house prices like in Mawdesley?

The current median house price in Mawdesley is £445,000, around 56% above the England and Wales average.

Mawdesley in context

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Postcode districts in Mawdesley

L40 56 ⇄

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