Town Pop. 2,962

Living in Croston: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Croston comes out at 50/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Croston most outperforms the national norm: 95/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 60/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Croston places 4th of 7 in the PR26 postcode district. On broadband specifically, Croston sits 38 points above the PR26 district figure of 57/100. Economic health (86) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: PR26 postcode district.

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Croston scores 50 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
60
159 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 234 crimes
↑ 137% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 87 crimes
↑ 93% above national average
Other crime 61 crimes
↑ 930% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 25 crimes
↑ 24% above national average
Other theft 25 crimes
↑ 35% above national average
other 39 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Pump House Lane 177 crimes
  2. 2 Willow Road 83 crimes
  3. 3 Croston 19 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 5.3 · PM2.5 5.8 · PM10 10.6 µg/m³
76
Green Space 33
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
30
2 schools in area · 7 within 4km
1Outstanding1Good
  • Trinity and St Michael's VA CofE/Methodist Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Bishop Rawstorne Church of England AcademySecondary · inspected 2021
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
27
A&E departmentsChildren's A&E7.3 mi
Southport and Formby District General Hospital8.1 mi
Royal Preston Hospital8.7 mi
Hospital waitsLancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)6 wks
Treated within 18 weeks94.2%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity2,680 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
95
Full fibre (FTTP)86.9%
available across Chorley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 54 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
86
Employment rate46.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed46.1%Unemployed3%Retired20.4%Student2.7%Other inactive27.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.4%Skilled & technical33.6%Routine & elementary30%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.2%Level 3 (A levels)16.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)33%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership77.5%
Among the least-deprived 34% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
51
Council tax Chorley · 2026-27
A £1,620
B £1,890
C £2,160
D £2,430
E £2,970
F £3,510
G £4,050
H £4,860
Energy North West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
34
Croston 0.3 mi
Rufford 2.4 mi
Euxton Balshaw Lane 4.2 mi
J28 M6 4.5 mi
J28 M6 4.6 mi
J29 M6 5.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
34
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £260,000 23
Terraced £223,750 16
5-year monthly trend
All Semi Terraced
£213k £248k £285k £321k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Bretherton 56 1.3 mi away ⇄
Wymott 43 1.4 mi away ⇄
Ulnes Walton 59 2.0 mi away ⇄
Eccleston 52 2.4 mi away ⇄
Mawdesley 46 2.6 mi away ⇄
Towngate 43 2.6 mi away ⇄
Rufford (West Lancashire) 49 2.8 mi away ⇄
Midge Hall 50 2.9 mi away ⇄
Tarleton and Hesketh Bank 49 3.2 mi away ⇄
Little Hoole Moss Houses 53 3.5 mi away ⇄
Heskin Green 52 3.6 mi away ⇄
Longton 53 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Croston a nice place to live?

Croston is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Croston is 50/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Croston?

Croston has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 60/100. There were 471 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Croston?

Among the top-rated schools in Croston are Trinity and St Michael's VA CofE/Methodist Primary School and Bishop Rawstorne Church of England Academy, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Croston in total.

What are house prices like in Croston?

The current median house price in Croston is £260,000, around 9% below the England and Wales average. By property type: terraced £223,750. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 12%. There were 23 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Croston

PR26 53 ⇄

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