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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

PR60TD

Colyton Close

PR60PN

Southport Terrace

PR60BR

Townley Street

PR67WU

East Way

PR60UA

The Moorings

PR60PD

Townley Street

PR66WG

Chorley East

PR60RQ

Mackay Croft

PR66ZZ

Chorley East

PR60SJ

Wright Street

PR60NQ

Brooke Street

PR60SY

Plymouth Grove

PR66SR

Chorley East

PR66RQ

East Way

PR60BW

Sherwood Place

PR60TW

Canal Walk

PR60SQ

Gaskell Street

PR60HF

Geoffrey Street

PR60TP

Aniline Street

PR60LY

Yarrow Road

PR60AZ

Epping Place

PR69AL

Froom Street

PR69AD

Crosse Hall Fold

PR60DB

Brock Road

PR60SW

Heald Street

PR60BL

Bengal Street

PR60TF

Chatham Place

PR69FH

Tate Fold

PR60DQ

Whinfield Avenue

PR60SR

Seymour Street

PR73BS

Brooke Street

PR66NF

Chorley East

PR60LU

Yarrow Road

PR60TE

Devonport Way

PR66HF

East Way

PR60TJ

Mossfield Road

PR60PF

Buchanan Street

PR66WE

Chorley East

PR60QB

Frederick Street

PR60QW

Valley View

PR60AA

Brown Street

PR60DE

Stump Lane

PR60AE

Primrose Street

PR60HN

Railway Road

PR60SX

Devonport Way

PR60HE

Geoffrey Street

PR60PG

Buchanan Street

PR66SJ

Chorley East

PR60QD

Croft Road

PR66QE

East Way

PR60JT

Ingle Close

PR60NJ

Rosklyn Road

PR60TH

Brown Street

PR60EA

Bagganley Lane

PR71GZ

East Way

PR60BT

Rossall Road

PR60BB

Brown Street

PR60TG

Portsmouth Drive

PR60RS

Gordon Street

PR66SW

Chorley East

Data Sources

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