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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

PR76LP

Wigan Road

L402RQ

Blue Stone Lane

PR269HG

Cock Robin Cottages

PR269AE

Moorhey Cottages

PR269JD

Carvers Brow

PR76EU

Dawbers Lane

PR76EF

Dawbers Lane

L403TG

School Lane

PR76EW

Dawbers Lane

PR268NL

Glover Close

L402QA

Meadow Lane

PR76NW

Regency Gardens

PR269JR

Green Lane

Data Sources

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