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Croston & Mawdesley

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About

Croston & Mawdesley are rural villages located in the borough of Chorley, Lancashire. The area is known for its agricultural landscape, with farmland and green fields dominating the scenery. The River Yarrow flows through Croston, adding to its natural charm. Both villages have a mix of historic buildings and modern housing, offering a quiet, countryside lifestyle while remaining close to urban amenities.

Croston features a traditional village centre with a medieval church, local shops, and pubs. Mawdesley is smaller, with a strong community feel and easy access to surrounding woodland and walking trails. The area is well-connected by road, with the A59 and M6 nearby, making travel to Preston and Chorley convenient. Croston & Mawdesley provide a peaceful retreat with a balance of rural living and accessibility.

Area overview

On average Croston & Mawdesley has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Croston & Mawdesley is £47,500 per year. There are 5 schools in Croston & Mawdesley: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
5.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Croston & Mawdesley Population
7,883
Population density
226.5 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,341
93.12%
Other White
107
1.36%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
58
0.74%
Pakistani
56
0.71%
Irish
52
0.66%
Total population: 7,883

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,167
45.75%
Owns with a mortgage
857
33.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
262
10.27%
Other social rented
159
6.23%
Other forms of private rent
56
2.2%
Total households: 2,551

Property prices in Croston & Mawdesley

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £309,000 in Croston & Mawdesley area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £1,950,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Croston & Mawdesley 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached30£497,500
Flats2£247,500
Semi-Detached23£240,000
Terraced17£205,000

10 years median price trend in Croston & Mawdesley

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

All postcodes in Croston & Mawdesley

L403TG

School Lane

PR267TA

Pump House Lane

PR268LB

Flag Lane

PR269AZ

Moss Lane

PR269BB

Carr Lane

L403SE

Bradshaw Lane

PR269JR

Green Lane

L402QF

Black Moor Road

PR269BH

The Apiary

PR269JH

Drinkhouse Road

PR269QY

Meadowside

L402QA

Croston & Mawdesley

PR269RG

Bramblewood

PR269RQ

Orchard Mill Drive

PR46FS

Sollom Lane

L402QP

New Street

L403SW

Bentley Lane

PR268LQ

Sarscow Lane

PR268NP

The Maples

PR76EZ

Flag Lane

PR269AG

Farmhouse Court

PR269AW

School Close

PR269RF

Brickcroft Lane

L402RF

Ridley Lane

PR268LT

Holker Lane

PR269AE

Croston & Mawdesley

PR269BJ

Moss Lane

PR268LN

Croston & Mawdesley

PR269AY

Doles Lane

PR269HH

Grape Lane

PR269JN

Back Drinkhouse Lane

PR269RB

Out Lane

PR46HS

Sollom Lane

L402QQ

Smithy Lane

L403SU

Croston & Mawdesley

L403TD

High Street

PR268NB

Ulnes Walton Lane

PR269JL

Back Drinkhouse Lane

PR269RE

Carr Lane

PR269RW

Pavilion View

L402QS

Hurst Green

L402QW

Hurst Green

L403PP

Back Lane East

PR268NL

Glover Close

PR269RA

Church Street

PR269RL

Croston & Mawdesley

PR269SD

Coniston Way

L402QG

Ashtrees

L403TB

Back Lane East

PR269AX

Bank Bridge

PR269HT

Lostock Road

PR269RN

Bramblewood

L402QU

Bradshaw Lane

L402RU

Hall Lane

PR268NE

Moss Lane

PR269RD

Orchard Mill Drive

L402QB

Sandy Lane

L403SX

Ridley Lane

L403TR

Maltkiln Lane

PR268LL

Holker Lane

PR269BE

Back Lane

L402PA

Black Moor Road

L402QT

Hurst Green

PR269HZ

Coronation Court

PR269RT

Meadowside

L402AD

Croston & Mawdesley

L403SY

Back Lane

PR269HU

Peartree Road

L402QN

Gorsey Lane

PR268LW

Moss Lane

PR268NH

Cutt Close

PR269HB

Grape Lane

PR269HL

Croston & Mawdesley

PR268NN

The Causeway

PR269AN

Sarah Lane

PR269AP

Croston & Mawdesley

PR269BG

Croston & Mawdesley

PR269HW

Croston & Mawdesley

PR269SA

Langdale Avenue

L403AE

Asland Drive

PR269BP

Croston & Mawdesley

PR269RP

School Close

L402QH

Black Moor Road

PR268NJ

Cutt Close

PR269HA

Carr Lane

PR269HG

Croston & Mawdesley

PR269HN

The Orchard

PR269HP

Croston & Mawdesley

PR269JA

Ridley Lane

PR269SH

Grape Lane

L402QD

Black Moor Road

PR268NW

Pump House Lane

PR269HX

Peartree Road

PR269HY

Brookfield

L403SF

Bradshaw Lane

PR269AH

Marl Cop

PR269HS

Lostock Road

PR269RR

Farmhouse Court

PR269RS

Back Drinkhouse Lane

L402QL

The Willows

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.