Postcode PR26 8LU is located in a rural village, within the Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South ward of Chorley in the North West region, and forms part of the Croston & Mawdesley area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Croston & Mawdesley is £47,854 per year. The nearest station is Croston located about 2.0 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Croston & Mawdesley has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,305 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.
Croston & Mawdesley has a high crime rate, with approximately 92.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Croston & Mawdesley is £47,854 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PR26 8LU.
Croston & Mawdesley near PR26 8LU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Croston located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 39 | £490,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £266,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £240,000 |
| Terraced | 38 | £223,750 |
10 year median price trend in Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South
In the PR26 8LU postcode area, located within Croston & Mawdesley, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Chorley district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for PR26 8LU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Alan John Platt
Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South - Elected 7 May 2026
Paul Foster
South Ribble - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.