Blue Stone Lane is in Mawdesley, Ormskirk and in West Lancashire district. L40 2RG is located in the Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Ribble. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Blue Stone Lane, Mawdesley, Ormskirk, L40 2RG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding L40 2RG has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.3% | 48.9% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 51.7% | 51.1% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of L40 2RG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22.7% | 26.5% | 3.8% | 37.9% | -11.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.8% | 60.2% | -6.6% | 44.2% | 16.0% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 3.8% | 5.6% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 6.4% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45% | 63.8% | 18.8% | 48.4% | 15.4% |
| Good health | 40.4% | 26.1% | -14.3% | 33.6% | -7.5% |
| Fair health | 10% | 7.8% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -4.9% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.8% | 12% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 10% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 11.6% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 5.2% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 15.6% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 36% | 43.6% | 7.6% | 33.8% | 9.8% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 99.6% | 98.4% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 99% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.1% | 99% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 15.8% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 99% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 15.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 9.8% | -8.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.2% | 76.7% | 14.5% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 7.8% | 13.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16% | 37.2% | -21.2% |
| Christian | 75.6% | 46.2% | 29.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blue Stone Lane was 28.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.0% lower than the Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Blue Stone Lane has the 31st lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South and the 94th lowest crime rate of 370 local areas in Chorley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.5%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shieling Blue Stone Lane, Ormskirk, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2021-03-17 | £528,882 |
| Robin Hood Inn Blue Stone Lane, Ormskirk, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £368,000 | 2020-01-23 | £443,922 |
| Robin Hood Inn Blue Stone Lane, Ormskirk, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £368,000 | 2020-01-23 | £443,922 |
| Corner Croft Blue Stone Lane, Ormskirk, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2020-01-10 | £475,714 |
| The Shieling Blue Stone Lane, Ormskirk, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2019-12-12 | £482,578 |
L40 2RG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 21% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
L40 2RG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Self-Employed | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, Mawdesley Ridley Lane , Mawdesley L40 3PP | 3out of 4 | 1,764 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eccleston Primary School Doctor's Lane , Eccleston PR7 5RA | 3out of 4 | 1,802 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mawdesley St Peter's Church of England Primary School Hurst Green , Mawdesley L40 2QT | 3out of 4 | 1,872 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eccleston St Mary's Church of England Primary School The Green , Eccleston PR7 5TE | 4out of 4 | 1,976 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity and St Michael's VA CofE/Methodist Primary School Out Lane , Croston PR26 9HJ | 4out of 4 | 3,132 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Rawstorne Church of England Academy Highfield Road , Croston PR26 9HH | 4out of 4 | 2,991 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eccleston Cricket Club | Doctors Lane, Eccleston | 757 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.94 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.94 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.02 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.