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.
On average Croston & Mawdesley has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63 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).
Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £276,250 in Croston & Mawdesley area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £1,350,000.
By property type: detached homes sit at £490,000; semi-detached at £262,500; terraced at £215,000; flats at £247,500.
10 years price trend in Croston & Mawdesley
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Brookfield
L403SF
Bradshaw Lane
PR269AH
Marl Cop
PR269HS
Lostock Road
PR269RR
Farmhouse Court
PR269RS
Back Drinkhouse Lane
L402QL
The Willows
L403TE
Asland Drive
PR269RH
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PR268LX
Moss Lane
PR269AJ
Back Lane
PR269JB
Croston & Mawdesley
PR269JT
Grape Lane
L402QZ
Blue Stone Lane
L402RE
Ridley Lane
PR268LR
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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
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PR269HR
Melrose Gardens
PR269JD
Carvers Brow
PR269JJ
Cottage Lane
PR269AR
Bank Bridge
PR269JE
Drinkhouse Road
PR269JS
Carr Lane
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
PR269AA
Brickcroft Lane
PR268LU
Ulnes Walton Lane
PR268NR
The Maples
PR269AT
Bank Bridge
PR269HJ
Out Lane
PR269RJ
De Trafford Place
L403TF
Back Lane
PR268LP
Ulnes Walton Lane
PR269HF
Croston & Mawdesley
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2025.