Is Mawdesley a good place to live?
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In Mawdesley (L40 3), recorded crime is 48% below the national average, homes sell for around £534,679 on average, there are 2 schools in the area (1 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- A Safetycrime 48% below average
- E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£534,679
Population
4,387
Recorded crime
138.9
Schools
2
Broadband
67%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Mawdesley L40 3
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Mawdesley L40 3 is rated high. Around 0.3% of properties (2 of 670) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in L40 3, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (4 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in L40 3 (May 24–Jun 26, average 2/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 46
- One-person households
- 32%
- Households with children
- 21%
- Households
- 1,798
Owned 70% · Social rent 11% · Private rent 18%
Census 2021 (ONS), for L40 3.
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Mawdesley L40 3: frequently asked questions
Is Mawdesley L40 3 a good place to live?
In Mawdesley (L40 3), recorded crime is 48% below the national average, homes sell for around £534,679 on average, there are 2 schools in the area (1 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Mawdesley L40 3?
Recorded crime in Mawdesley L40 3 runs at 138.9 per 1,000 properties, 48% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Mawdesley L40 3 safe?
Crime in Mawdesley L40 3 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Mawdesley L40 3 runs at 138.9 per 1,000 properties, 48% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Mawdesley L40 3?
Homes in Mawdesley L40 3 sell for around £534,679 on average, based on 12 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Mawdesley L40 3 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Mawdesley L40 3 is rated high. Around 0.3% of properties (2 of 670) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Mawdesley L40 3?
There are 2 schools in Mawdesley L40 3 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Mawdesley L40 3 any good?
Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in Mawdesley L40 3, 1 (50%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Mawdesley L40 3 a deprived area?
Mawdesley L40 3 sits in deprivation decile 8 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).