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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

L403TE

Asland Drive

PR268LX

Moss Lane

PR269AJ

Back Lane

PR269JB

Croston & Mawdesley

PR269JT

Grape Lane

PR269RH

Croston & Mawdesley

L402QZ

Blue Stone Lane

L402RE

Ridley Lane

PR268LR

Croston & Mawdesley

PR269AF

Dalton Fold

PR269AU

Brickcroft Lane

PR269BF

Back Lane

PR269BL

Drinkhouse Road

PR269BN

Croston & Mawdesley

PR269JQ

Cottage Lane

PR269RU

Riverside Crescent

L403TA

Back Lane East

PR269AB

Croston & Mawdesley

PR269HR

Melrose Gardens

PR269JD

Carvers Brow

PR269JJ

Cottage Lane

PR269AR

Bank Bridge

PR269JS

Carr Lane

PR269JE

Drinkhouse Road

PR269SB

Lonsdale Drive

L402QR

Sycamore Close

L403AD

Bentley Lane

PR269AQ

Pompian Brow

PR269BD

Doles Lane

L402QE

Black Moor Road

PR269AL

Bamfords Fold

PR269SJ

Drinkhouse Road

L403SA

Daub Lane

PR269HD

Coronation Court

PR269HQ

Dalton Fold

PR269SE

Langdale Avenue

L402QJ

Brookfield

L403AA

Asland Drive

PR268LU

Ulnes Walton Lane

PR269AA

Brickcroft Lane

PR268NR

The Maples

PR269AT

Bank Bridge

PR269HJ

Out Lane

PR269RJ

De Trafford Place

L403TF

Back Lane

PR268LP

Ulnes Walton Lane

PR269HF

Croston & Mawdesley

L402RN

Ashtrees

PR269AD

Croston & Mawdesley

PR269AS

Back Lane

PR269JP

Eyes Lane

PR269RX

Turflands

PR269RY

Riverside Crescent

PR269RZ

De Trafford Place

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.