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Buckshaw & Whittle

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About

Buckshaw & Whittle is a ward in the borough of Chorley, Lancashire. The area includes the modern development of Buckshaw Village, built on a former munitions site, alongside the older village of Whittle-le-Woods. The ward features a mix of residential areas, green spaces, and local amenities, catering to a growing population.

Buckshaw Village is known for its planned layout, with schools, shops, and transport links, including Buckshaw Parkway railway station. Whittle-le-Woods retains a more traditional character, with historic buildings and rural surroundings. The ward benefits from proximity to the M61 motorway, providing easy access to nearby towns and cities.

Area overview

On average Buckshaw & Whittle has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Buckshaw & Whittle is £50,612 per year. There are 2 schools in Buckshaw & Whittle: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

10/10

Social housing

7.9%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Buckshaw & Whittle Population

10,089

Population density

2,062.2 per km²

Demographics

British

9,128

90.49%

Other White

243

2.41%

Indian

133

1.32%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.78%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.77%

Total population: 10,087

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

2,085

50.5%

Owns outright

936

22.67%

Private landlord or letting agency

688

16.66%

Other social rented

291

7.05%

Other forms of private rent

1.55%

Total households: 4,129

Property prices in Buckshaw & Whittle

Based on 181 recent sales, the median property price is £199,995 in Buckshaw & Whittle area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,000 up to £725,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	47	£332,000	£244,350	£299,998	£409,875	£623,413
Flats	58	£115,000	£82,550	£95,500	£134,750	£180,000
Semi-Detached	30	£226,313	£149,525	£200,250	£250,500	£335,750
Terraced	46	£199,000	£138,125	£180,000	£212,250	£246,250

10 years price trend in Buckshaw & Whittle

All postcodes in Buckshaw & Whittle

PR77LN

Euxton Lane

PR77FT

Dalmuir Place

PR67LZ

Derek Road

PR67TG

Delph Way

PR77DE

Main Square

PR77DJ

Lancashire Drive

PR77EQ

Buckshaw Avenue

PR67LG

Church Hill

PR67PD

Preston Road

PR67PL

Parkside Drive

PR77ET

Brookwood Way

PR77HZ

Euxton Lane

PR67FS

Chorley Old Road

PR77EL

Buckshaw Avenue

PR77LD

Euxton Lane

PR67LN

Union Street

PR67QR

Carwood Lane

PR77LZ

Brookwood Way

PR67HL

Preston Road

PR67HQ

Shaw Brow

PR67NA

Chorley Old Road

PR67NB

Chorley Old Road

PR67PE

Netherfield Court

PR67PQ

Hardacre Lane

PR67PS

Kem Mill Lane

PR77LE

Beaufort Close

PR77GL

Buckshaw Avenue

PR77DT

Darwen Fold Close

PR77ER

Buckshaw Avenue

PR77FS

Featherstone Close

PR67DZ

Kem Mill Lane

PR67LD

Chorley Old Road

PR67NH

Birchin Lane

PR67NN

Birchin Lane

PR77BP

Main Square

PR77BZ

Carpenters Close

PR77JN

Barnes Wallis Way

PR67EA

Chapel Fold

PR67NP

Chorley Old Road

PR77BS

Euxton Lane

PR77GP

Buckshaw Avenue

PR77LQ

Atlas Avenue

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/09/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail