The L40 2QU postcode is in Chorley, Lancashire postcode town, within North West, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | L40 |
| Ward | Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Croston & Mawdesley |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Chorley |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Region | North West |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Preston |
| Police Force | Lancashire |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | South Ribble |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 27565 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Established farming communities / Prospering countryside life / Prosperous Towns, while the work-zone classification is Traditional countryside.
These amenities are located within this Postcode:
Butties & Bakes, Restaurant, Cafe
Address: Unit A5, Towngate Works, Dark Lane, L40 2QU
The nearest places is Towngate(0.14 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Dark Lane(0.06 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Rufford(2.21 mi)
The nearest airport is Manchester Airport(27.24 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, MawdesleyPrimary, Good | 4-11 | L40 3PP (0.45 mi) | Details |
| Mawdesley St Peter's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 5-11 | L40 2QT (0.63 mi) | Details |
Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of L402QU is 365 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 45 years old. The top three age distributions are: Between 45 to 54 (1272), Between 35 to 44 (1149), and Between 55 to 64 (1141).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 362 people, followed by White: Irish with a total of 2.
Regarding education, 143 adults have Level 4, while 37 have Level 3.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (402), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (184).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (232), followed by No religion (122).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (77) followed by Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations (64), and Small employers and own account workers (48).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Retired (455), and 385 adults mentioned they are Employee: Full-time.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1540) and Middle East and Asia (6).