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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 60 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
60
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
37.48(0%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.88(+22%)
Other crime
6.49(+162%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.92(-45%)
Other theft
3.77(-43%)
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 104 recent sales, the median property price is £307,500 in Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South area, with individual transactions ranging from £116,000 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
Detached39£490,000
Flats4£266,250
Semi-Detached23£240,000
Terraced38£223,750

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

PR76DZ

Dawbers Lane

PR269BN

Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South

PR269JH

Drinkhouse Road

PR268LL

Holker Lane

L402RG

Blue Stone Lane

PR269AH

South Road

L402QW

New Street

PR269RY

Railway View

L402PA

Black Moor Lane

PR76NL

Balshaw Villa Gardens

L402AB

Clay Hollow Lane

PR76DP

Delph Lane

PR76HN

Casterton

PR269JP

Meadow Lane

PR269RX

Turflands

PR268LP

Southport Road

PR76NJ

Woodfield Gardens

PR269AD

Flag Lane

PR76JF

Fieldside Avenue

L402RE

Ridley Lane

PR268NH

Wray Crescent

PR269JN

Shevington Causeway

PR269JE

Drinkhouse Road

PR76EB

Dawbers Lane

PR269AJ

South Road

PR269RD

Orchard Mill Drive

PR76EJ

Mill Lane

L402RN

Ashtrees

L402QU

Dark Lane

L402SB

Nook Lane

PR269HU

Pear Tree Road

PR268LT

Ulnes Walton Lane

PR269JA

Ridley Lane

PR76QY

Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South

PR269SA

Lonsdale Drive

L402QF

Black Moor Road

L403SF

Bradshaw Lane

PR269RR

Westhead Road

L402QZ

Hall Lane

PR76QX

Dunnock Drive

L403TD

High Street

L403SE

Bradshaw Lane

L402QX

Salt Pit Lane

PR269BL

Yarrow Croft

PR269AS

Eyes Lane

PR269AB

South Road

PR46FS

Lock Lane

PR269AQ

Pompian Brow

PR76EH

Old Dawbers Lane

PR269HB

Grape Lane

PR269RL

Station Road

PR269AZ

Cocker Bar Road

PR75PS

Tannersmith Lane

PR269HD

Jubilee Way

PR268NR

The Maples

PR76HL

Church Walk

PR76QZ

Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South

PR269BD

Marl Cop

PR76EP

Culbeck Lane

PR269RT

Westfields

L402QQ

Smithy Lane

PR268NE

Moss Lane

PR269HY

Brookfield

PR76JA

Anderton Road

PR269HX

Pear Tree Road

L402QE

Black Moor Road

L402RJ

Blue Stone Lane

PR269HL

Station Road

PR269RJ

Station Road

PR268NW

Wade Brook Road

PR269RS

Westhead Road

L402RB

Tannersmith Lane

PR268NP

Willow Road

L403TR

Jay Bank

L403AE

Asland Drive

PR268NJ

Cutt Close

PR269RH

Castle Walks

PR268LU

Ulnes Walton Lane

PR269HN

Moor Road

L402RD

Syd Brook Lane

L402QS

Hurst Green

PR269AX

Liverpool Road

PR269AU

Brickcroft Lane

PR268LQ

Southport Road

PR76HY

Balshaw Avenue

PR76JB

Hillside Close

L403SY

Back Lane

PR76ED

Dawbers Lane

L402QB

Sandy Lane

L403TB

Moody Lane

PR76PB

Euxton Hall Gardens

L402QH

Gales Lane

L402QR

Sycamore Close

PR269HZ

Mill Row

L402RH

Blue Stone Lane

PR76EX

Runshaw Lane

PR269AP

Weavers Fold

PR76NF

Daisy Hill Fold

PR76LD

Pincock Brow

L403PP

Back Lane East

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.