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Chorley East

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

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Chorley East Population

7,242

Population density

2,336.2 per km²

Crime

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

British

6,167

85.16%

Pakistani

357

4.93%

Other White

218

3.01%

Indian

122

1.68%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.86%

Total population: 7,242

Economics

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	2	£98,000	£91,700	£94,500	£101,500	£104,300
Detached	15	£295,000	£196,000	£252,500	£374,998	£565,500
Terraced	42	£145,000	£100,000	£130,000	£183,750	£272,500
Semi-Detached	21	£186,500	£116,000	£133,558	£205,000	£212,000

10 years median price trend in Chorley East

Data Sources

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

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

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Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

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Economics

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Housing

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