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Chorley East

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About

Chorley East covers a residential expanse on the eastern side of the town centre. The area is characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates and more modern developments, providing homes for a significant portion of the local population. It includes neighbourhoods like Gillibrand and Cowling, with practical local amenities such as schools, medical centres, and several retail parks. The road network here is a key feature, with major routes like the A6 and M61 facilitating movement in and out of the district.

The landscape is marked by green corridors, including the Leeds and Liverpool Canal which threads along its southern boundary. This waterway supports leisure activities like walking and fishing, connecting to the wider canal network. The area also contains Astley Park, a large public space with woodlands, a hall, and a model village. Industrial and business parks are situated towards the fringe, contributing to the local economy alongside the residential function.

Area overview

On average Chorley East has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 27.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Chorley East is £39,109 per year. There are 4 schools in Chorley East: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Chorley East is home to around 7,242 people, with a population density of about 2,336.2 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
27.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Chorley East Population
7,242
Population density
2,336.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.77(+7%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.48(+75%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.94(+11%)
Public order
4.69(-54%)
Other theft
4.56(-31%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,167
85.16%
Pakistani
357
4.93%
Other White
218
3.01%
Indian
122
1.68%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
62
0.86%
Total population: 7,242

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,441
24.97%
No qualifications
1,278
22.14%
Level 3 (A level)
1,005
17.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
896
15.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
621
10.76%
Total 16+ residents: 5,772

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
950
29.72%
Owns outright
886
27.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
585
18.3%
Other social rented
536
16.77%
Social rents from council
150
4.69%
Total households: 3,197

Property prices in Chorley East

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £172,500 in Chorley East area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £625,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Chorley East in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chorley East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats2£98,000
Detached15£295,000
Terraced42£145,000
Semi-Detached21£186,500

10 years median price trend in Chorley East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chorley East.

All postcodes in Chorley East

PR60RX

Stephenson Street

PR60SJ

Wright Street

PR60ER

Turton Drive

PR60NQ

Brooke Street

PR69AN

Crosse Hall Fold

PR60SZ

Colyton Road

PR60EA

Bagganley Lane

PR60LB

Brooke Street

PR60RS

Gordon Street

PR60HD

Buckingham Street

PR60QJ

Crosse Hall Lane

PR60TR

Eaves Lane

PR69FL

Darlington Close

PR66HT

East Way

PR60EZ

Thistle Close

PR66PF

East Way

PR60FG

Eaves Lane

PR68JZ

East Way

PR66WJ

Chorley East

PR60QA

Eaves Lane

PR60TA

Eaves Lane

PR60QF

Cowling Brow

PR60JX

Foster Street

PR66DP

East Way

PR60UJ

Crosse Hall Street

PR60RA

Sandham Street

PR60BJ

East Way

PR60PW

Lytham Street

PR60PJ

Lyons Lane

PR60PZ

Windermere Road

PR66JP

East Way

PR67XG

East Way

PR60SB

Albany Court

PR69DU

Bridge Mill Court

PR60ET

Eaves Lane

PR60TX

Portsmouth Drive

PR60BQ

Cobden Street

PR66JU

East Way

PR60BG

Kershaw Street

PR60AZ

Epping Place

PR69DZ

Cowling Road

PR66RQ

East Way

PR60NU

Fell View

PR71JG

East Way

PR69FH

Tate Fold

PR60LS

Quarry Close

PR60SQ

Gaskell Street

PR60BW

Sherwood Place

PR67XW

East Way

PR60LA

Amber Drive

PR60NB

St James Street

PR60LD

Brooke Street

PR67WU

East Way

PR60SP

Wright Street

PR66WE

Chorley East

PR60QQ

Cowling Brow

PR60EN

Montcliffe Road

PR60PN

Southport Terrace

PR60ES

Coppice Close

PR60LY

Yarrow Road

PR60RQ

Mackay Croft

PR60AE

Primrose Street

PR60BZ

Whimberry Close

PR66PU

East Way

PR60LX

Yarrow Road

PR66QU

East Way

PR69EA

Cowling Road

PR60RU

Cavendish Street

PR60SS

Temperance Street

PR60RG

Houghton Street

PR69FE

Cowling Road

PR66QP

East Way

PR60RJ

Steeley Lane

PR66ZZ

Chorley East

PR60FJ

Eaves Lane

PR60SU

Eaves Lane

PR60RE

Edward Street

PR60NS

Richmond Road

PR60QS

Kiln Court

PR60LP

Canterbury Street

PR60RF

Lord Street

PR60RP

Lyons Lane

PR60QE

Cowling Brow

PR60RY

Progress Street

PR60TL

Greenfield Road

PR66QE

East Way

PR60TP

Aniline Street

PR69FY

Cowling Brow

PR60PY

Eaves Lane

PR60LN

Canterbury Street

PR60PX

Eaves Lane

PR60SX

Devonport Way

PR60RW

Sherbourne Street

PR60TS

Eaves Lane

PR69AW

Crosse Hall Lane

PR60TY

The Causeway

PR60LJ

Cranbourne Drive

PR60LU

Yarrow Road

PR73BL

Lyons Lane

PR60TU

Moss Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.