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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 87 recent sales, the median property price is £295,500 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
Detached32£485,000
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

PR268LW

Moss Lane

PR268NH

Wray Crescent

PR269HB

Grape Lane

PR76EG

Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South

PR269AN

South View

PR269AP

Weavers Fold

PR269BG

Bank Hall Drive

PR76QE

Euxton Hall Mews

L402RJ

Blue Stone Lane

PR268NN

The Causeway

PR269HW

Victoria Court

PR269SA

Lonsdale Drive

PR76EB

Dawbers Lane

PR76ER

Dean Hall Lane

L403AE

Asland Drive

PR269BP

Orchard Meadow

PR269RP

Station Road

L402QH

Gales Lane

PR268NJ

Cutt Close

PR269JA

Ridley Lane

PR76EF

Dawbers Lane

PR76EX

Runshaw Lane

PR269HA

Church Street

PR269HG

Cock Robin Cottages

PR269HN

Moor Road

PR269HP

Moor Road

PR269SH

Rectory Close

PR268NW

Wade Brook Road

PR269HX

Pear Tree Road

L402QD

Black Moor Road

PR269HY

Brookfield

PR76JD

Wigan Road

PR76LR

Pincock Street

PR269AH

South Road

PR269HS

The Orchard

PR269RS

Westhead Road

PR269RR

Westhead Road

L403SF

Bradshaw Lane

PR269AJ

South Road

PR76LD

Pincock Brow

L402QL

The Willows

L403TE

Gorsey Lane

PR268LX

Moss Lane

PR269JB

Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South

PR269JT

Home Farm Mews

PR269RH

Castle Walks

PR76QZ

Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South

PR268LR

Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South

PR269AU

Brickcroft Lane

PR269BN

Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South

PR269JQ

Finney Lane

PR269RU

Riverside Crescent

L402QZ

Hall Lane

L402RE

Ridley Lane

PR269AF

Dalton Fold

PR269BF

Odd House Lane

PR269BL

Yarrow Croft

PR76JQ

Park Avenue

L402RD

Syd Brook Lane

PR269HR

Melrose Gardens

PR269JD

Carvers Brow

PR269JJ

Cottage Lane

PR76HL

Church Walk

PR76NF

Daisy Hill Fold

PR269AB

South Road

PR269JE

Drinkhouse Road

PR269JS

Moss Road

PR269SB

Lonsdale Drive

PR76EW

Dawbers Lane

PR269AR

Carr House Lane

PR76NL

Balshaw Villa Gardens

L402QR

Sycamore Close

L402SB

Nook Lane

L403AD

Bentley Lane

PR269AQ

Pompian Brow

PR269BD

Marl Cop

PR76ED

Dawbers Lane

L402QE

Black Moor Road

PR269AL

Bamfords Fold

PR269SJ

Yarrow Close

PR76QY

Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South

PR269HD

Jubilee Way

PR269HQ

Moor Road

PR269SE

Langdale Avenue

L403SA

Rufford Road

L402QJ

Brookfield

L402RB

Tannersmith Lane

PR268NR

The Maples

PR269HJ

Out Lane

PR269RJ

Station Road

PR76JB

Hillside Close

PR76NJ

Woodfield Gardens

PR76QX

Dunnock Drive

L403AA

Hesketh Avenue

L402QX

Salt Pit Lane

PR268LP

Southport Road

PR269HF

Coronation Court

PR76JA

Anderton Road

PR268LU

Ulnes Walton Lane

PR269AA

Brick Croft Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.