Who lives in L40 3SA
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in L40 3SA, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- Croston & Mawdesley
- Council
- Chorley
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,586 (2024)
Who lives in L40 3SA
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around L40 3SA (Croston & Mawdesley) (about 1,586 residents).
Age of residents
The largest age group is 70–74, at 8.7% of residents. 9.5% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 31% are 65 or over, well above the England figure of 18.4%.
The gender split
50% of residents are female and 50% male.
- Female50%51%
- Male50%49%
Relationship status
59.9% of adults in the L40 3SA area are married or in a civil partnership, above the England average of 44.7%. 22.5% have never married.
How residents rate their health
83.8% of residents in the L40 3SA area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.
- Very good52.1%48.5%
- Good31.7%33.7%
- Fair12%12.7%
- Bad3.1%4%
- Very bad1.1%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.