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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, about 31% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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 3 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

Median price£170,000

Price per sq ft£192

Sales (last 12 months)80

Typical range (middle 50%)£130K – £233K

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 (about £192 per square foot) in Chorley East area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £492,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chorley East over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	11	£311,850	£278	£235,000	£255,000	£358,750	£441,250
Semi-Detached	17	£205,000	£276	£122,000	£185,000	£212,000	£269,600
Terraced	49	£144,000	£179	£97,000	£128,000	£187,000	£278,000
Flats	3	£105,000	£181	£92,400	£98,000	£123,500	£138,300

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chorley East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chorley East.
Year	Detached	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£229,500	£122,000	£84,995
2017	£227,000	£147,500	£90,000
2018	£205,000	£129,950	£88,000
2019	£236,500	£148,000	£95,000
2020	£240,000	£151,500	£99,225
2021	£290,000	£155,000	£105,000
2022	£305,000	£180,000	£118,000
2023	£298,500	£171,250	£125,500
2024	£296,000	£179,530	£120,000
2025	£307,500	£185,750	£145,000
2026	£311,850	£249,000	£143,500

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chorley East.
Year	Detached	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£192	£146	£111
2017	£190	£179	£107
2018	£160	£175	£106
2019	£182	£190	£112
2020	£221	£168	£114
2021	£229	£194	£130
2022	£264	£216	£144
2023	£237	£206	£143
2024	£250	£209	£157
2025	£254	£247	£172
2026	£242	£279	£183

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.

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