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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

PR73BS

Brooke Street

PR60BR

Townley Street

PR71JG

East Way

PR60SL

Wright Street

PR60DF

Briercliffe Road

PR60LN

Canterbury Street

PR60PB

Chorley East

PR60TA

Eaves Lane

PR67WY

East Way

PR69AN

Crosse Hall Fold

PR60PW

Lytham Street

PR60LE

Cuerden Street

PR66ZZ

Chorley East

PR69AL

Froom Street

PR66DG

East Way

PR60NQ

Brooke Street

PR60RA

Sandham Street

PR60RQ

Mackay Croft

PR69DU

Bridge Mill Court

PR66PF

East Way

PR66QP

East Way

PR60FG

Eaves Lane

PR60EU

Talbot Street

PR60AY

Foster Street

PR60QD

Croft Road

PR71GZ

East Way

PR60AP

Devonport Way

PR60PP

Lyons Lane

PR60SE

Lawson Street

PR69EA

Cowling Road

PR66WA

Chorley East

PR60PH

Charnock Street

PR60LB

Brooke Street

PR60NJ

Rosklyn Road

PR60NS

Richmond Road

PR60RB

Kilkerran Close

PR66HF

East Way

PR60PN

Southport Terrace

PR68WW

East Way

PR60DL

Corporation Street

PR60SD

Fielden Street

PR60TF

Chatham Place

PR60TU

Moss Close

PR67XN

East Way

PR68JZ

East Way

PR60FH

Russell Court

PR60AG

Eaves Lane

PR60ER

Turton Drive

PR60LY

Yarrow Road

PR60NW

Montrose Close

PR60RE

Edward Street

PR60RX

Stephenson Street

PR60JX

Foster Street

PR60LZ

Limbrick Road

PR60RD

Steeley Lane

PR69FF

Mariner Walk

PR60HE

Geoffrey Street

PR60LQ

Topaz Way

PR60PG

Buchanan Street

PR60AL

Stump Lane

PR60RF

Lord Street

PR60SR

Seymour Street

PR60TX

Portsmouth Drive

PR60TY

The Causeway

PR66RQ

East Way

PR60SY

Plymouth Grove

PR60DB

Brock Road

PR60PL

Worthy Street

PR66BF

East Way

PR60FJ

Eaves Lane

PR60LG

Eldon Street

PR60TP

Aniline Street

PR60BD

Delamere Place

PR60EX

Rivington Road

PR60NU

Fell View

PR60QQ

Cowling Brow

PR60SN

Seymour Street

PR67XG

East Way

PR60QJ

Crosse Hall Lane

PR66WF

Chorley East

PR60AR

Russell Square West

PR60DE

Stump Lane

PR60JT

Ingle Close

PR60QN

Ridge Road

PR60RU

Cavendish Street

PR60TH

Brown Street

PR60AW

Pennine Road

PR60BS

Old Mill Terrace

PR60RZ

Progress Street

PR60SP

Wright Street

PR66SJ

Chorley East

PR60LD

Brooke Street

PR60NB

St James Street

PR60BA

Brown Street

PR60DQ

Whinfield Avenue

PR60TL

Greenfield Road

PR66WB

Chorley East

PR73BL

Lyons Lane

PR60AU

Eaves Lane

PR60LU

Yarrow Road

Data Sources

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