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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 average crime levels, with around 90 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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 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 8,467 people, with a population density of about 2,604.4 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
90
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
45.82(+23%)
Anti-social behaviour
41.81(+133%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.22(+25%)
Other theft
6.5(-2%)
Public order
6.38(-37%)
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

Median price£157,500
Price per sq ft£184
Sales (last 12 months)96
Typical range (middle 50%)£130K – £213K

Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £157,500 (about £184 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.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£311,850£278
Semi-Detached20£205,000£262
Terraced62£140,500£171
Flats3£105,000£181

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chorley East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chorley East.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£229,500£122,000£85,500
2017£227,000£147,250£87,000
2018£205,000£129,950£90,000
2019£235,000£145,000£101,000
2020£240,000£155,000£95,000
2021£290,000£155,000£106,000
2022£310,000£175,000£116,500
2023£298,500£181,000£125,500
2024£280,000£179,530£122,250
2025£307,500£180,000£145,000
2026£311,850£223,500£143,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chorley East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chorley East.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£192£146£108
2017£190£175£107
2018£160£172£106
2019£181£187£111
2020£221£174£116
2021£229£194£128
2022£256£221£142
2023£237£197£143
2024£250£209£156
2025£254£236£168
2026£242£259£180
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chorley East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Chorley East

Is Chorley East safe?

Chorley East records about 90 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Chorley East?

The median sale price in Chorley East is £157,500 (about £184 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Chorley East?

Chorley East has 3 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Chorley East?

Chorley East scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Chorley East sits around rank 7,065 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Chorley East?

The average household income in Chorley East is around £39,377 per year, and 26% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Chorley East?

Chorley East is represented by 1 elected councillor: Martin Andrew Topp (Reform UK).

All postcodes in Chorley East

PR60TR

Eaves Lane

PR60PL

Worthy Street

PR60QH

Brownley Street

PR60RG

Houghton Street

PR60FH

Russell Court

PR60EP

Belmont Drive

PR60LW

Canterbury Street

PR60HJ

Jubilee Place

PR60BA

Brown Street

PR60AG

Eaves Lane

PR60RT

Seymour Street

PR60SP

Wright Street

PR60RU

Cavendish Street

PR60NB

St James Street

PR60BN

Bowland Avenue

PR60DL

Corporation Street

PR66HT

East Way

PR66DP

East Way

PR66JA

East Way

PR60ES

Coppice Close

PR60NN

Fife Close

PR60AT

Stump Lane

PR60EY

Eaves Lane

PR60HB

Brooke Street

PR60LL

Athol Grove

PR60SU

Eaves Lane

PR60NW

Montrose Close

PR60ET

Eaves Lane

PR60UH

Crosse Hall Street

PR60AS

Russell Square

PR60SN

Seymour Street

PR66NY

East Way

PR60TQ

Colyton Road East

PR60HG

Fosterfield Place

PR60RY

Progress Street

PR60QS

Kiln Court

PR60RB

Kilkerran Close

PR60NA

St James Place

PR60EU

Talbot Street

PR69FY

Cowling Brow

PR69DR

Cowling Road

PR60NH

Worthy Street

PR60LS

Quarry Close

PR60HA

Doris Street

PR60TA

Eaves Lane

PR60RA

Sandham Street

PR60BS

Old Mill Terrace

PR68JZ

East Way

PR60EX

Rivington Road

PR60SL

Wright Street

PR71AR

East Way

PR60AL

Stump Lane

PR60RN

Seymour Street

PR67WY

East Way

PR60PX

Eaves Lane

PR60TY

The Causeway

PR60RJ

Steeley Lane

PR66PU

East Way

PR60RR

Seymour Street

PR69FJ

Ferrier Grove

PR66PX

East Way

PR60XB

East Way

PR60RD

Steeley Lane

PR60FF

Blackledge Place

PR60SB

Albany Court

PR60NZ

Charnock Street

PR60PW

Lytham Street

PR69FE

Cowling Road

PR66AH

East Way

PR60NG

Brooke Street

PR60AY

Foster Street

PR60PY

Eaves Lane

PR60AH

Friday Street

PR60BZ

Whimberry Close

PR60LF

Sackville Street

PR60AQ

Rossall Road

PR60AN

Froom Street

PR73BL

Lyons Lane

PR60LP

Canterbury Street

PR60DG

Mayfield Road

PR66DG

East Way

PR60LA

Amber Drive

PR69EA

Cowling Road

PR69DU

Bridge Mill Court

PR60NX

Stirling Close

PR69AW

Crosse Hall Lane

PR66QU

East Way

PR60QA

Eaves Lane

PR60HD

Buckingham Street

PR60LR

Quarry Road

PR60LH

Cranbourne Street

PR66SS

Chorley East

PR60AW

Pennine Road

PR60AF

Stratford Road

PR60NR

Clarendon Street

PR60EW

Montcliffe Road

PR66QS

East Way

PR60SH

Brighton Street

PR60NS

Richmond Road

PR60PQ

Blackburn Street

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.