It borders Culcheth to the east, Lowton to the north, Winwick to the west and Risley to the south.

Other facilities include a youth centre, horse riding, a golf range, and a bowling green.

Croft Village Football team produced three players that went on to remarkable professional careers.

The 19 bus serves Croft, on a route between Leigh via Culcheth and Warrington via Winwick.

Government plans to build the [HS2] high speed rail line through Croft have been withdrawn.