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Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South

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About

Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South ward covers a largely rural expanse in the borough of Chorley, characterised by agricultural land, small villages, and areas of woodland. The settlements themselves are compact, with Croston positioned along the River Yarrow and the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. The landscape is defined by working farms and open fields, creating a quiet, dispersed pattern of habitation across the ward.

The area includes the distinct communities of Croston, with its historic church and village centre, and Mawdesley, known for its horticultural traditions. Euxton South represents the more residential southern fringe. A notable local feature is the preserved Croston railway station, which continues to operate on the Manchester to Southport line, providing a direct transport link amidst the surrounding farmland.

Area overview

On average Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South is £49,561 per year. There are 6 schools in Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South is home to around 9,551 people, with a population density of about 225.4 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South Population
9,551
Population density
225.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.43(+4%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.08(+29%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.24(-42%)
Other crime
5.03(+100%)
Other theft
3.56(-46%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,933
93.53%
Other White
130
1.36%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
68
0.71%
Irish
62
0.65%
Pakistani
56
0.59%
Total population: 9,551

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,945
35.84%
Level 3 (A level)
1,318
16.04%
No qualifications
1,290
15.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,163
14.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
766
9.32%
Total 16+ residents: 8,216

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,505
46.86%
Owns with a mortgage
1,088
33.87%
Private landlord or letting agency
327
10.18%
Other social rented
176
5.48%
Other forms of private rent
63
1.96%
Total households: 3,212

Property prices in Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £309,000 in Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South area, with individual transactions ranging from £113,750 up to £1,950,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached35£458,000
Flats2£247,500
Semi-Detached27£238,000
Terraced26£228,885

10 years median price trend in Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South.

All postcodes in Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South

L403TA

Back Lane East

PR267TA

Cocker Bar Road

PR268LB

Leyland Lane

PR76EP

Culbeck Lane

L403TG

School Lane

PR269AZ

Cocker Bar Road

PR269BB

Moss Lane

PR76EA

Dawbers Lane

PR269JR

Green Lane

L402RL

Wood Lane

L403SE

Bradshaw Lane

PR269JH

Drinkhouse Road

PR269QY

Meadowside

PR76HP

Firbank

PR76NE

Dunrobin Drive

PR76NN

Gleadhill House Gardens

L402QF

Black Moor Road

PR269BH

The Apiary

PR76EH

Old Dawbers Lane

PR76HR

Brookside

PR76EQ

Dawbers Lane

L402QA

Meadow Lane

PR269RG

Bramblewood

PR269RQ

Westhead Road

PR46FS

Lock Lane

PR76EL

Primrose Cottages

PR76EN

Dawbers Lane

L402QP

New Street

L402RA

Tannersmith Lane

L403SW

Bentley Lane

PR268NP

Willow Road

PR76EZ

Flag Lane

PR268LQ

Southport Road

PR76GY

Armetriding Reaches

PR269AG

Farmhouse Court

PR269AW

School Close

PR76DZ

Dawbers Lane

PR269RF

Brickcroft Lane

L402RF

Ridley Lane

PR269AE

Moorhey Cottages

PR269BJ

Moss Lane

PR268LT

Ulnes Walton Lane

L402RG

Blue Stone Lane

PR268LN

Southport Road

PR269JN

Shevington Causeway

PR46HS

Sollom Lock

L402QQ

Smithy Lane

L402RH

Blue Stone Lane

L403TD

High Street

PR269AY

North Road

PR269HH

Highfield Road

PR269RB

Town Road

PR76JG

Wigan Road

L402RQ

Blue Stone Lane

L403SU

Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South

PR269JL

Back Drinkhouse Lane

PR269RE

The Hillocks

PR76EE

Dawbers Lane

PR268NB

Ulnes Walton Lane

PR269RW

Pavilion View

L402QS

Hurst Green

L402QW

New Street

PR268NL

Glover Close

PR269RA

Town Road

PR269RL

Station Road

L403PP

Back Lane East

PR76JF

Fieldside Avenue

PR269SD

Coniston Way

L403TB

Moody Lane

PR269AX

Liverpool Road

PR76DY

Wigan Road

L402QU

Dark Lane

L402RU

Tarnbeck Drive

L402QG

Smithy Lane

PR269HT

Lostock Road

PR269RN

Station Road

PR268NE

Moss Lane

PR269RD

Orchard Mill Drive

L402QB

Sandy Lane

L403SX

Ridley Lane

L403TR

Jay Bank

PR269BE

Back Lane

PR268LL

Holker Lane

PR76DP

Delph Lane

PR76HY

Balshaw Avenue

L402PA

Black Moor Lane

L402QT

Hurst Green

PR269HZ

Mill Row

PR269RT

Westfields

PR76EU

Dawbers Lane

PR76LP

Wigan Road

PR269HU

Pear Tree Road

PR76NW

Regency Gardens

L402AD

Oaktree Close

L403SY

Back Lane

L402QN

New Street

PR75PS

Tannersmith Lane

L402QY

Hall Lane

PR269HL

Station Road

PR76EJ

Mill Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.