Croston
Built-up area in Chorley, Lancashire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.663, -2.772 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 49 18 |
| Population: | 2,917 |
| Dialling code: | 01257 (Coppull) |
Croston is a small village and civil parish in the borough of Chorley, Lancashire, England, set on the banks of the River Yarrow. It sits in attractive agricultural countryside a few miles south‑west of Chorley and within easy reach of larger centres such as Preston, giving it a rural but well‑connected feel.
The village retains a compact, largely medieval core of sandstone and timber buildings with a historic parish church and a designated conservation area; community life revolves around the village green, pubs, the hall and local clubs, and there are regular community events and a village gala. Economically it has long been rooted in farming and local services, though many residents now commute to nearby towns and cities such as Preston and Manchester, while walkers and birdwatchers appreciate the riverside meadows and quiet lanes.
Postcode districts covering Croston
Most populated places nearby
- Liverpool 18.7 miles30.1 km
- Birkenhead 22.6 miles36.3 km
- Preston 8.2 miles13.1 km
- St. Helens 15 miles24.2 km
- Wigan 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Warrington 20.5 miles33 km
- Burnley 23.3 miles37.4 km
- Blackburn 13.3 miles21.5 km
- Blackpool 14.9 miles23.9 km
- Bolton 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Salford 23.2 miles37.3 km
- Rochdale 24.8 miles39.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Bretherton Built-up area 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Wymott Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Ulnes Walton Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Eccleston Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Towngate Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Mawdesley Built-up area 2.6 miles4.3 km
- Much Hoole Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Rufford Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Seven Stars Ward 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Moss Side Ward 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Hoole Ward 2.9 miles4.6 km
Example postcodes in Croston
PR26 9HS, PR26 9HG, PR26 9RZ, PR26 9RA, PR26 9HL, PR26 9HB, PR26 9SJ, PR26 9JH, PR26 9RW … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 23 miles37 km
- Manchester Airport 29.6 miles47.6 km
- Croston Railway Station 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Rufford Railway Station 2.4 miles3.9 km
Hotels near Croston Ad
- The Hinds Head Hotel 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Classic Lodges - Farington Lodge 4 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Holiday Inn Express Preston - South 3 6.2 miles10 km
- Ramada Chorley South 4 4 miles6.4 km
- Winckley Stays 5 7 miles11.2 km
- Winckley Square Residences 5 7 miles11.2 km
- The Spa Hotel at Ribby Hall Village 4 9.6 miles15.4 km
- The Wrightington Hotel & Health Club 4 5.6 miles8.9 km
- Legacy Preston International Hotel 3 7 miles11.2 km
- Holiday Inn Express Wigan 3 8.6 miles13.8 km
Schools in Croston
- Bishop Rawstorne C of E Academy Secondary
- Trinity and St Michael's VA C of E/Methodist Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Dam Wood Forest 6.9 miles11 km
- Lathom House Estate 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Meadow Hey Wood Forest 7.1 miles11.5 km
- Spring Wood Forest 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Old Wood Forest 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Tulketh Priory Historic site 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Such Hey Wood Forest 7.4 miles11.8 km
- Paddock Wood Forest 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Deepdale Stadium 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Haig Avenue Stadium 8.6 miles13.9 km
- DW Stadium Stadium 9.3 miles15 km
- Wigan Athletic FC Stadium 9.5 miles15.2 km