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Chorley East

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About

Chorley East ward encompasses residential neighbourhoods primarily situated to the north of the town centre, extending towards the M61 motorway. The area includes the districts of Clayton-le-Woods and Whittle-le-Woods, characterised by a mix of housing types from post-war developments to more modern estates. It is a predominantly residential part of the borough, with local services centred along main routes like Preston Road and Clayton Green.

The ward contains the grounds of the former Whittle Hall, with its remaining stable block now functioning as a community pub. Green spaces such as Whittle Brook and the woodland areas near Crosse Hall provide local recreational access. The area's proximity to Junction 8 of the M61 and the West Coast Main Line railway shapes its connectivity, supporting several business parks on its eastern fringes near the motorway interchange.

Area overview

On average Chorley East has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 26.2% 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 £39,377 per year. There are 5 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 8,467 people, with a population density of about 2,604.4 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
26.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Chorley East Population
8,467
Population density
2,604.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.71(+23%)
Anti-social behaviour
42.4(+128%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.39(+16%)
Public order
6.14(-39%)
Other theft
5.91(-11%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,237
85.48%
Pakistani
371
4.38%
Other White
260
3.07%
Indian
155
1.83%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
71
0.84%
Total population: 8,466

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,677
24.82%
No qualifications
1,461
21.62%
Level 3 (A level)
1,200
17.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,053
15.58%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
740
10.95%
Total 16+ residents: 6,757

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,139
30.38%
Owns outright
1,063
28.35%
Private landlord or letting agency
702
18.72%
Other social rented
580
15.47%
Social rents from council
157
4.19%
Total households: 3,749

Property prices in Chorley East

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 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
Detached12£307,500
Flats3£105,000
Semi-Detached25£175,000
Terraced55£140,000

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

PR60TD

Colyton Close

PR66QS

East Way

PR60AH

Friday Street

PR60LT

Hornby Road

PR69FY

Cowling Brow

PR60TS

Eaves Lane

PR60FF

Blackledge Place

PR60AE

Primrose Street

PR60BQ

Cobden Street

PR60ES

Coppice Close

PR60PU

Eaves Lane

PR60TG

Portsmouth Drive

PR60BJ

East Way

PR60BL

Bengal Street

PR60HQ

Curate Street

PR60LX

Yarrow Road

PR60NZ

Charnock Street

PR60TQ

Colyton Road East

PR66HT

East Way

PR67XW

East Way

PR60BG

Kershaw Street

PR60EW

Montcliffe Road

PR60LP

Canterbury Street

PR60PD

Townley Street

PR60PF

Buchanan Street

PR60PY

Eaves Lane

PR60RN

Seymour Street

PR60SU

Eaves Lane

PR60TN

Grey Heights View

PR60UU

East Way

PR66NJ

East Way

PR60NT

Fell View

PR60PT

Lyons Lane

PR66WD

Chorley East

PR69DR

Cowling Road

PR60AF

Stratford Road

PR60HD

Buckingham Street

PR60LH

Cranbourne Street

PR60LJ

Cranbourne Drive

PR60NG

Brooke Street

PR69FH

Tate Fold

PR60EY

Eaves Lane

PR60RG

Houghton Street

PR60TE

Devonport Way

PR66PX

East Way

PR60DG

Mayfield Road

PR60EL

Heather Close

PR60LL

Athol Grove

PR60AN

Froom Street

PR60SW

Heald Street

PR60UA

The Moorings

PR66SW

Chorley East

PR66WG

Chorley East

PR66WJ

Chorley East

PR69FN

Lightoller Close

PR60EZ

Thistle Close

PR60ST

Eaves Lane

PR60TJ

Mossfield Road

PR60UH

Crosse Hall Street

PR60BN

Bowland Avenue

PR60RP

Lyons Lane

PR66WE

Chorley East

PR60AZ

Epping Place

PR60DP

Corporation Street

PR60ET

Eaves Lane

PR60NR

Clarendon Street

PR60HF

Geoffrey Street

PR60QB

Frederick Street

PR60QF

Cowling Brow

PR60QL

Canal Side

PR66WH

Chorley East

PR69AD

Crosse Hall Fold

PR60RR

Seymour Street

PR60SS

Temperance Street

PR60SF

Ward Street

PR60BU

Canal Side

PR60TR

Eaves Lane

PR60UJ

Crosse Hall Street

PR66SR

Chorley East

PR60BT

Rossall Road

PR60BZ

Whimberry Close

PR66PU

East Way

PR60RJ

Steeley Lane

PR69AW

Crosse Hall Lane

PR69DZ

Cowling Road

PR69FE

Cowling Road

PR60NH

Worthy Street

PR60RS

Gordon Street

PR69FG

Haworth Road

PR69FJ

Ferrier Grove

PR60HN

Railway Road

PR60LA

Amber Drive

PR60LW

Canterbury Street

PR60NX

Stirling Close

PR60QE

Cowling Brow

PR60QG

Cowling Brow

PR60BW

Sherwood Place

PR60SJ

Wright Street

PR60XB

East Way

PR66NY

East Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.