Mawdesley Area Report

Comprehensive Relocation Guide for Families

📍 L40 2RU, Lancashire
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370 yds
To Primary School
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2 miles
To GP Surgery
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1.8 miles
To Train Station
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1 Gbps
Broadband Speed
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40+
Local Shops
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J8 M61
Motorway Access
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Education

Mawdesley St Peter's CE Primary Excellent

📏 Distance: 370 yards
👥 Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
📊 73% achieve higher standard
Ofsted Rating: Good

Bishop Rawstorne CE Academy Good

📏 Distance: 2.3 miles
👥 Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
📊 64% GCSE Grade 5+
Behaviour: Outstanding
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Healthcare Services

GP Services

Eccleston Health Centre

📍 2 miles away

Stanley Court Surgery

📍 Burscough, L40 4LA
Extended hours available

Hospital Access

Chorley & South Ribble Hospital

📍 6-7 miles
🚨 24/7 Urgent Care

Ormskirk District General

📍 7-8 miles

Dental Services

Eccleston Dental Practice

📍 2 miles away
📞 01257 453107
General & Cosmetic

Key Distances from Mawdesley

🏫 Primary School 370 yds
🚂 Rufford Station 1.8 mi
🏥 GP Surgery 2 mi
🏫 Secondary School 2.3 mi
🛒 Tesco Superstore 3 mi
🏥 Hospital 6-7 mi
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Shopping & Amenities

Cedar Farm Galleries

Major local attraction with 40+ shops including:

  • Artisan food shops & deli
  • Art galleries & craft studios
  • The Barn food court
  • Coffee roastery & cafes
  • Saturday markets

Local Village Shops

📮 Post Office on New Street
🏪 Spar convenience store
🏪 Local independent shops

Nearby Supermarkets

🛒 Tesco Burscough - 3 miles
🛒 Sainsbury's Chorley - 5 miles
🛒 One Stop Eccleston - 2 miles
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Transport & Connectivity

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Rail Services

Rufford Station - 1.8 miles
Northern Rail to Preston, Ormskirk, Southport

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Bus Services

Routes 337 & 347
Connect to Chorley, Ormskirk, Southport

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Road Access

M61 Junction 8 - 0.75 miles
Easy access to Preston, Liverpool, Manchester

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Digital Infrastructure

Broadband Services

Full Fibre (FTTP) - Up to 1Gbps Available
Fibre to Cabinet - Up to 76Mbps Widely Available

Providers: BT, Sky, TalkTalk, EE, and other Openreach network providers

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Community & Lifestyle

Village Hall with events
Three churches
Tennis Club (4 courts)
Cricket ground
Bowling club
5* Spa & Health Club
U3A (University of Third Age)
Women's Institute
Active Parish Council
Low crime rate
Martin Mere Wetland Centre
Historic Mawdesley Hall

Why Choose Mawdesley?

Mawdesley offers an exceptional quality of life for families, combining the tranquility of rural Lancashire with convenient access to modern amenities. With outstanding schools within walking distance, excellent healthcare facilities nearby, and superb transport links via the M61 motorway, it provides the perfect balance for family life.

The village maintains a strong sense of community with numerous clubs and activities, while Cedar Farm and local shops provide everyday conveniences. Gigabit broadband ensures you can work from home effectively, and the picturesque setting amongst fields and trees creates an idyllic environment for children to grow up in.