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PR26 9HS

The Orchard

Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South

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Overview

Postcode PR26 9HS is located in a rural town, within the Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South ward of Chorley in the North West region, and forms part of the Croston & Mawdesley area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 33.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 69% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Croston & Mawdesley is £47,854 per year. The nearest station is Croston, about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Croston Village Green.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
49.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Croston & Mawdesley has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,743 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 16% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Croston & Mawdesley has a low crime rate, with approximately 33.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

49.6%

Approximately 49.6% 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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Croston & Mawdesley is £47,854 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PR26 9HS.

Flood risk

No risk

Croston & Mawdesley near PR26 9HS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Croston located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PR26 9HS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Croston

N/A

Walking directions to Croston

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PR26 9HS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miCroston Village GreenSmallWalking directions to Croston Village Green

Area Profile

Population
233
Population density
4,978.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
19.52(+9%)
Violence and sexual offences
15.25(-59%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.71(-25%)
Other crime
3.05(+23%)
Burglary
3.05(-45%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
222
94.87%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
1.28%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.85%
Irish
2
0.85%
Indian
1
0.43%
Total population: 234

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
53
26.77%
Level 4+ (Degree)
45
22.73%
Level 3 (A level)
34
17.17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
11.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
9.6%
Total 16+ residents: 198

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
53
42.4%
Owns with a mortgage
23
18.4%
Owns outright
22
17.6%
Social rents from council
9
7.2%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
7.2%
Total households: 125

Property prices in Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South

Median price£307,500
Price per sq ft£276
Sales (last 12 months)86
Typical range (middle 50%)£228K – £493K

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £307,500 (about £276 per square foot) in Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,732 up to £1,950,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached31£575,000£323
Semi-Detached21£270,000£262
Flats3£257,500£221
Terraced31£227,500£252

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£357,250£172,500£234,995£160,000
2017£350,000£169,000£186,000£171,250
2018£345,000£118,000£186,500£178,000
2019£373,000£185,000£175,000
2020£420,995£86,000£225,000£185,000
2021£410,000£250,000£255,000£190,000
2022£410,000£259,000£265,000£202,500
2023£457,500£146,750£277,500£223,000
2024£582,500£80,000£265,000£215,000
2025£492,500£266,250£242,500£240,000
2026£575,000£321,000£242,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£187£308£176£176
2017£235£230£198£170
2018£224£219£208£189
2019£229£196£176
2020£273£148£211£212
2021£276£287£236£206
2022£304£265£252£221
2023£296£185£263£261
2024£353£130£264£250
2025£322£235£271£242
2026£332£246£276
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR26 9HS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR26 9HS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Mar 20257, The Orchard, Leyland, PR26 9HSSemi-DetachedFreehold£237,500
17 Oct 202564, Moor Road, Leyland, PR26 9HQSemi-DetachedFreehold£198,000
05 Dec 202542, Pear Tree Road, Leyland, PR26 9HXTerracedFreehold£180,000
25 Nov 202540, Pear Tree Road, Leyland, PR26 9HXTerracedFreehold£270,000
26 Sept 202577, Moor Road, Leyland, PR26 9HNTerracedFreehold£275,000

Schools

In the PR26 9HS postcode area, located within Croston & Mawdesley, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PR26 9HS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryTrinity and St Michael's VA CofE/Methodist Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.4 miSecondaryBishop Rawstorne Church of England AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR26 9HS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PR26 9HS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMorrisons Daily6 Station Road, Leyland, PR26 9RJWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Chorley district (2025-26).

Band A£1,562
Band B£1,822
Band C£2,083
Band D£2,343
Band E£2,863
Band F£3,384
Band G£3,905
Band H£4,686

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for PR26 9HS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alan John Platt

Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Paul Foster

South Ribble - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictChorleyE07000118
Parliamentary ConstituencySouth RibbleE14001491
ParishCrostonE04005148
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Croston & MawdesleyE02005195
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Chorley 007DE01024976
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced2001-06-01

Frequently asked questions about PR26 9HS

Is PR26 9HS (Croston & Mawdesley) safe?

The area around PR26 9HS records about 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other crime.

What is the average house price near PR26 9HS?

The median sale price around PR26 9HS in Croston & Mawdesley is £307,500 (about £276 per square foot) based on 86 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PR26 9HS?

There are 2 schools close to PR26 9HS, including Trinity and St Michael's VA CofE/Methodist Primary School (Outstanding) and Bishop Rawstorne Church of England Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PR26 9HS?

The closest station to PR26 9HS is Croston, about 370 m away.

How deprived is the area around PR26 9HS?

PR26 9HS scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,743 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PR26 9HS (Croston & Mawdesley) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for South Ribble covering PR26 9HS is Paul Foster (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Alan John Platt (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.