Postcode PR26 9RA is located in a rural town, within the Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South area 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 median sale price in Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South is £320,000 (around £287 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £229,375 and £455,500. The nearest station is Croston, about 0.4 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.
Croston & Mawdesley has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,678 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.
Croston & Mawdesley has a low crime rate, with approximately 33.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.9% 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 9RA.
Croston & Mawdesley near PR26 9RA has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Croston located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Croston | N/A | Walking directions to Croston |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Croston Village Green | Small | Walking directions to Croston Village Green |
Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 (about £287 per square foot) in Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,732 up to £1,250,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 32 | £510,000 | £328 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £292,000 | £268 |
| Flats | 3 | £257,500 | £221 |
| Terraced | 34 | £238,750 | £258 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £490,000 | £266,250 | £245,000 | £240,000 |
| 2026 | £565,000 | — | £346,000 | £258,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £320 | £235 | £261 | £242 |
| 2026 | £356 | — | £279 | £278 |
There were 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR26 9RA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Nov 2025 | 13, Out Lane, Leyland, PR26 9HJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £325,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 4, Willow Bank Cottages, Out Lane, Leyland, PR26 9HJ | Terraced | Freehold | £216,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 5, Out Lane, Leyland, PR26 9HJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £385,000 | |
| 16 Feb 2026 | 4, Rectory Close, Leyland, PR26 9SH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £342,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 2, Rectory Close, Leyland, PR26 9SH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £255,000 |
In the PR26 9RA postcode area, located within Croston & Mawdesley, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Trinity and St Michael's VA CofE/Methodist Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Mar 2016. | |
Trinity and St Michael's VA CofE/Methodist Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 8 Mar 2016
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| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Bishop Rawstorne Church of England Academy | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 6 Jan 2026. | |
Bishop Rawstorne Church of England Academy ratingOfsted report cardInspected 6 Jan 2026
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1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PR26 9RA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | 6 Station Road, Leyland, PR26 9RJ | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
Annual council tax rates for Chorley district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for PR26 9RA, 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
The area around PR26 9RA 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around PR26 9RA in Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South is £320,000 (about £287 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to PR26 9RA, including Trinity and St Michael's VA CofE/Methodist Primary School (Outstanding) and Bishop Rawstorne Church of England Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to PR26 9RA is Croston, about 719 m away.
PR26 9RA scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,678 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for South Ribble covering PR26 9RA 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).