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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

PR60QP

The Brookes

PR60RY

Progress Street

PR60SA

Mackenzle Close

PR60SH

Brighton Street

PR60HG

Fosterfield Place

PR60LF

Sackville Street

PR60QA

Eaves Lane

PR60SB

Albany Court

PR60SQ

Gaskell Street

PR60QW

Valley View

PR60RW

Sherbourne Street

PR60TB

Eaves Lane

PR60TW

Canal Walk

PR66JP

East Way

PR66SU

Chorley East

PR67WU

East Way

PR60AS

Russell Square

PR60NA

St James Place

PR60RH

Cameron Croft

PR66SS

Chorley East

PR60AT

Stump Lane

PR60AA

Brown Street

PR60AQ

Rossall Road

PR60PX

Eaves Lane

PR60SZ

Colyton Road

PR66JU

East Way

PR60BB

Brown Street

PR60HB

Brooke Street

PR60RT

Seymour Street

PR66QU

East Way

PR74AW

Hoggs Lane

PR60DD

Westwell Road

PR60NN

Fife Close

PR60SX

Devonport Way

PR69AR

Froom Street

PR60PS

St Annes Road

PR60QS

Kiln Court

PR60SG

Longton Street

PR66DP

East Way

PR66JA

East Way

PR66PG

East Way

PR69FL

Darlington Close

PR60PZ

Windermere Road

PR60LS

Quarry Close

PR60PR

Silverdale Road

PR60HJ

Jubilee Place

PR60PJ

Lyons Lane

PR66QE

East Way

PR71AR

East Way

PR60EA

Bagganley Lane

PR60EJ

Bracken Close

PR60EP

Belmont Drive

PR60HA

Doris Street

PR66AH

East Way

PR60BE

Brown Street

PR60EN

Montcliffe Road

PR60LR

Quarry Road

PR60PQ

Blackburn Street

PR60QH

Brownley Street

PR66NF

Chorley East

Data Sources

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