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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

PR76NE

Dunrobin Drive

PR269BE

Back Lane

PR76DY

Wigan Road

PR269SD

Coniston Way

L403SX

Ridley Lane

L402QP

New Street

PR269BJ

Moss Lane

PR76HP

Firbank

PR76EQ

Dawbers Lane

PR269HP

Moor Road

PR269SE

Langdale Avenue

PR269JS

Moss Road

PR268LR

Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South

L402QG

Smithy Lane

PR269BH

The Apiary

PR76EN

Dawbers Lane

L402RL

Wood Lane

PR269AG

Farmhouse Court

L402QT

Hurst Green

PR269BP

Orchard Meadow

PR76HR

Brookside

L402QD

Black Moor Road

PR269BF

Odd House Lane

L402RA

Tannersmith Lane

L403SU

Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South

PR269HW

Victoria Court

PR269AF

Dalton Fold

PR269RG

Bramblewood

PR76EA

Dawbers Lane

L402RF

Ridley Lane

PR269JB

Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South

PR269BG

Bank Hall Drive

PR268LW

Moss Lane

PR269RQ

Westhead Road

PR76EG

Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South

PR269AA

Brick Croft Lane

L402QJ

Brookfield

PR269HH

Highfield Road

PR269HA

Church Street

PR76ER

Dean Hall Lane

PR269RU

Riverside Crescent

L402AD

Oaktree Close

PR269AY

North Road

PR76GY

Armetriding Reaches

L403SA

Rufford Road

PR269RW

Pavilion View

PR269RE

The Hillocks

PR269SJ

Yarrow Close

L402QL

The Willows

L403TF

Gorsey Lane

L402QN

New Street

PR269JL

Back Drinkhouse Lane

PR269RN

Station Road

PR269RB

Town Road

PR76LR

Pincock Street

PR269JQ

Finney Lane

PR269HS

The Orchard

PR269AT

Bank Hall

PR269RP

Station Road

L403AD

Bentley Lane

PR76HZ

Wigan Road

PR269JT

Home Farm Mews

PR76JQ

Park Avenue

PR269QY

Meadowside

PR268LB

Leyland Lane

L403TE

Gorsey Lane

L403TA

Back Lane East

PR269AR

Carr House Lane

L403SW

Bentley Lane

PR269RZ

De Trafford Place

PR269AN

South View

PR268NB

Ulnes Walton Lane

PR269BB

Moss Lane

PR269SH

Rectory Close

PR46HS

Sollom Lock

PR268NN

The Causeway

PR269AW

School Close

PR269RF

Brickcroft Lane

PR269AL

Bamfords Fold

PR269HJ

Out Lane

PR76JD

Wigan Road

PR76JG

Wigan Road

PR76NN

Gleadhill House Gardens

PR267TA

Cocker Bar Road

PR76EE

Dawbers Lane

PR76EL

Dawbers Lane

PR269HR

Melrose Gardens

PR269RA

Town Road

PR76QE

Euxton Hall Mews

PR269SB

Lonsdale Drive

PR269HT

Lostock Road

PR76EZ

Flag Lane

PR268LX

Moss Lane

PR269JJ

Cottage Lane

L402QY

Hall Lane

PR269HQ

Moor Road

L403AA

Hesketh Avenue

PR268LN

Southport Road

L402RU

Tarnbeck Drive

PR269HF

Coronation Court

Data Sources

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