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 miles
- Birkenhead 22.7 miles
- Preston 8.3 miles
- St. Helens 14.5 miles
- Wigan 8.9 miles
- Warrington 19.7 miles
- Burnley 22.5 miles
- Blackburn 12.7 miles
- Blackpool 15.9 miles
- Bolton 13.5 miles
- Salford 22 miles
- Rochdale 23.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Ulnes Walton Built-up area 0.9 miles
- Croston Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Eccleston Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Wymott Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Towngate Built-up area 2 miles
- Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard Ward 2 miles
- Heskin Parish 2.3 miles
- Seven Stars Ward 2.3 miles
- Bretherton Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Heskin Green Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Mawdesley Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Earnshaw Bridge Ward 2.8 miles
Example postcodes in Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South
L40 2RJ, PR26 9RQ, PR26 9AQ, PR26 9JT, PR26 8LT, PR7 6EP, PR26 8NL, L40 2QD, PR26 9RA … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 22.7 miles
- Manchester Airport 28.5 miles
- Croston Railway Station 1.5 miles
- Rufford Railway Station 2.9 miles
Hotels in Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South Ad
- Ramada by Wyndham Chorley South 3
- Rufford Arms Hotel 3
- BRILLIANT Park Hall Hotel
- Detached Homestay With Private Rooms
- Park Hall Hotel & Spa Lancashire, a member of Radisson Individuals 3.5
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 miles
- Dam Wood Forest 7.6 miles
- Tulketh Priory Historic site 7.6 miles
- Meadow Hey Wood Forest 7.8 miles
- Spring Wood Forest 7.9 miles
- Old Wood Forest 8 miles
- Such Hey Wood Forest 8 miles
- Paddock Wood Forest 8.3 miles
- Deepdale Stadium 8.3 miles
- DW Stadium Stadium 8.4 miles
- Wigan Athletic FC Stadium 8.6 miles
- Haig Avenue Stadium 9.6 miles