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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

PR60PR

Silverdale Road

PR60EU

Talbot Street

PR60EL

Heather Close

PR60PH

Charnock Street

PR60TN

Grey Heights View

PR60LH

Cranbourne Street

PR60EY

Eaves Lane

PR60EJ

Bracken Close

PR66SW

Chorley East

PR60SR

Seymour Street

PR60BE

Brown Street

PR60AW

Pennine Road

PR69AL

Froom Street

PR66WD

Chorley East

PR66SR

Chorley East

PR66NY

East Way

PR67WY

East Way

PR60QN

Ridge Road

PR68WW

East Way

PR60AG

Eaves Lane

PR66WG

Chorley East

PR60SF

Ward Street

PR69FF

Mariner Walk

PR60TW

Canal Walk

PR60BA

Brown Street

PR60AP

Devonport Way

PR66SU

Chorley East

PR66WA

Chorley East

PR60SY

Plymouth Grove

PR60LW

Canterbury Street

PR60QH

Brownley Street

PR60AA

Brown Street

PR60NA

St James Place

PR60RT

Seymour Street

PR66NF

Chorley East

PR69DR

Cowling Road

PR66DG

East Way

PR60TQ

Colyton Road East

PR60PB

Chorley East

PR60RD

Steeley Lane

PR67XN

East Way

PR60PT

Lyons Lane

PR60SE

Lawson Street

PR60PD

Townley Street

PR60AQ

Rossall Road

PR60NR

Clarendon Street

PR60QB

Frederick Street

PR60NW

Montrose Close

PR60SN

Seymour Street

PR60BR

Townley Street

PR60LZ

Limbrick Road

PR60NZ

Charnock Street

PR71GZ

East Way

PR60RH

Cameron Croft

PR60LE

Cuerden Street

PR60BS

Old Mill Terrace

PR66WB

Chorley East

PR66NJ

East Way

PR60EW

Montcliffe Road

PR60TE

Devonport Way

PR60PS

St Annes Road

PR60SH

Brighton Street

PR60AU

Eaves Lane

PR69FG

Haworth Road

PR60AY

Foster Street

PR60TG

Portsmouth Drive

PR60SA

Mackenzle Close

PR60BD

Delamere Place

PR66JA

East Way

PR71AR

East Way

PR73BS

Brooke Street

PR66QS

East Way

PR60RB

Kilkerran Close

PR60QG

Cowling Brow

PR60BT

Rossall Road

PR66AH

East Way

PR69AR

Froom Street

PR60TJ

Mossfield Road

PR60LG

Eldon Street

PR60TH

Brown Street

PR60SD

Fielden Street

PR60UU

East Way

PR60QL

Canal Side

PR60PU

Eaves Lane

PR60AN

Froom Street

PR60UA

The Moorings

PR60QW

Valley View

PR60LQ

Topaz Way

PR60ST

Eaves Lane

PR66BF

East Way

PR60BN

Bowland Avenue

PR60NN

Fife Close

PR60QP

The Brookes

PR60NJ

Rosklyn Road

PR60EX

Rivington Road

PR60NG

Brooke Street

PR60RN

Seymour Street

PR60LL

Athol Grove

PR60PL

Worthy Street

PR60TF

Chatham Place

Data Sources

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