Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South
Ward in Chorley, Lancashire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.656, -2.746 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 50 18 |
| Dialling code: | 01257 (Coppull) |
The ward covers the largely rural communities of Croston, Mawdesley and Euxton South on the western edge of Chorley borough in Lancashire. The area is characterised by rolling farmland, rivers and small village centres; Croston sits beside the River Yarrow with a pleasant conservation area and an historic church, while Mawdesley keeps a strong village identity with local amenities and community events. Euxton South mixes residential and semi‑rural zones that serve both local families and commuters.
Economically the patchwork of agriculture and small firms sits alongside commuting to nearby towns, and the ward is within easy reach of Chorley, Preston and Manchester by road and rail. Outdoor recreation is a draw - lanes, footpaths and riverside corridors support walking, cycling and wildlife watching - and a string of historic buildings and village activities gives the area a distinct local character despite pressures from surrounding development.
Postcode districts covering Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South
Most populated places nearby
- Liverpool 18.6 miles29.9 km
- Birkenhead 22.7 miles36.6 km
- Preston 8.3 miles13.4 km
- St. Helens 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Wigan 8.9 miles14.4 km
- Warrington 19.7 miles31.7 km
- Burnley 22.5 miles36.2 km
- Blackburn 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Blackpool 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Bolton 13.5 miles21.6 km
- Salford 22 miles35.4 km
- Rochdale 23.6 miles38 km
Neighbouring places
- Ulnes Walton Built-up area 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Croston Built-up area 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Eccleston Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Wymott Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Towngate Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
- Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard Ward 2 miles3.3 km
- Heskin Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Seven Stars Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Bretherton Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Heskin Green Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Mawdesley Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Earnshaw Bridge Ward 2.8 miles4.5 km
Example postcodes in Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South
PR26 9AR, L40 3TR, PR26 9AT, PR7 6HL, PR26 8LR, PR26 9JL, PR26 9AH, PR7 6JA, L40 3TB … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 22.7 miles36.6 km
- Manchester Airport 28.5 miles45.9 km
- Croston Railway Station 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Rufford Railway Station 2.9 miles4.6 km
Hotels in Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South Ad
Schools in Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South
- Bishop Rawstorne C of E Academy Secondary
- Bretherton Endowed C of E Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary
- Mawdesley St Peter's C of E Primary School Primary
- St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, Mawdesley Primary
- Trinity and St Michael's VA C of E/Methodist Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Lathom House Estate 6.8 miles11 km
- Dam Wood Forest 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Tulketh Priory Historic site 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Meadow Hey Wood Forest 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Spring Wood Forest 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Old Wood Forest 8 miles12.8 km
- Such Hey Wood Forest 8 miles12.9 km
- Paddock Wood Forest 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Deepdale Stadium 8.3 miles13.4 km
- DW Stadium Stadium 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Wigan Athletic FC Stadium 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Haig Avenue Stadium 9.6 miles15.5 km