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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.

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.