Postcode PR26 8NJ 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 1.6 miles away. There are 1 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 3.7% 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 8NJ.
Croston & Mawdesley near PR26 8NJ 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 1.6 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
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 8NJ, 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.