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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 90 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
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

Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £158,000 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
Detached15£295,000
Flats2£98,000
Semi-Detached25£175,000
Terraced58£139,000

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

PR67XG

East Way

PR69AN

Crosse Hall Fold

PR60QL

Canal Side

PR66WF

Chorley East

PR60SF

Ward Street

PR60BJ

East Way

PR67XN

East Way

PR60DF

Briercliffe Road

PR60QG

Cowling Brow

PR74AW

Hoggs Lane

PR60TS

Eaves Lane

PR69FN

Lightoller Close

PR60TL

Greenfield Road

PR60PZ

Windermere Road

PR60RF

Lord Street

PR60AP

Devonport Way

PR60PH

Charnock Street

PR60LZ

Limbrick Road

PR60SE

Lawson Street

PR60LT

Hornby Road

PR60AU

Eaves Lane

PR66WH

Chorley East

PR66WD

Chorley East

PR66PF

East Way

PR60PJ

Lyons Lane

PR60QJ

Crosse Hall Lane

PR60RP

Lyons Lane

PR60TX

Portsmouth Drive

PR60FG

Eaves Lane

PR60PB

Chorley East

PR60PS

St Annes Road

PR60NT

Fell View

PR60DP

Corporation Street

PR60RW

Sherbourne Street

PR60EN

Montcliffe Road

PR60SZ

Colyton Road

PR60SD

Fielden Street

PR69FL

Darlington Close

PR69FF

Mariner Walk

PR60PP

Lyons Lane

PR60TB

Eaves Lane

PR60BG

Kershaw Street

PR66BF

East Way

PR60RZ

Progress Street

PR60RH

Cameron Croft

PR60LJ

Cranbourne Drive

PR66PG

East Way

PR60UJ

Crosse Hall Street

PR60BE

Brown Street

PR60SA

Mackenzle Close

PR60RE

Edward Street

PR60PR

Silverdale Road

PR60FJ

Eaves Lane

PR60QP

The Brookes

PR60QQ

Cowling Brow

PR60BU

Canal Side

PR60PU

Eaves Lane

PR60RX

Stephenson Street

PR60TN

Grey Heights View

PR69AR

Froom Street

PR60SS

Temperance Street

PR66WA

Chorley East

PR68WW

East Way

PR60PT

Lyons Lane

PR66WJ

Chorley East

PR60EJ

Bracken Close

PR60DD

Westwell Road

PR60LD

Brooke Street

PR60ER

Turton Drive

PR69DZ

Cowling Road

PR66JU

East Way

PR60EZ

Thistle Close

PR60LQ

Topaz Way

PR60QE

Cowling Brow

PR60AR

Russell Square West

PR60LE

Cuerden Street

PR60EL

Heather Close

PR60BD

Delamere Place

PR60ST

Eaves Lane

PR60TU

Moss Close

PR60HQ

Curate Street

PR66SU

Chorley East

PR66WB

Chorley East

PR60LB

Brooke Street

PR60QN

Ridge Road

PR69FG

Haworth Road

PR60LX

Yarrow Road

PR66QP

East Way

PR60NU

Fell View

PR60JX

Foster Street

PR60UU

East Way

PR60SG

Longton Street

PR66JP

East Way

PR60QF

Cowling Brow

PR60LG

Eldon Street

PR66NJ

East Way

PR60LN

Canterbury Street

PR60BQ

Cobden Street

PR71JG

East Way

PR67XW

East Way

Data Sources

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