Affluence in L40 2QW
How L40 2QW ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Croston & Mawdesley
- Council
- Chorley
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,586 (2024)
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How well off L40 2QW is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the L40 2QW area averages decile 8.0 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. Its weakest domain is barriers to housing and services (decile 3.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Barriers to housing and services3.0
- Living environment5.0
- Health and disability7.0
- Employment8.0
- Older people in low-income households8.0
- Income9.0
- Children in low-income families9.0
- Education and skills10.0
- Crime10.0
Household income
ONS's estimate of mean household income before tax, 2022/23. Published for neighbourhoods of around 7,000 people; areas spanning several are weighted by households.
Who is in work
Across England, 55.7% of adults are in work; the L40 2QW area is broadly in line with that, at 53.7%. 34.4% are retired and 4.4% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the L40 2QW area is above that, at 44.7%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the L40 2QW area is above that, at 44.4%. 13.4% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood L40 2QW sits in (Croston & Mawdesley): about 1,586 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.