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Chorley North & Astley

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About

Chorley North & Astley is a residential ward on the northern edge of the town centre, characterised by a mix of housing types. The area includes established terraced streets and more modern developments, creating a varied streetscape. It is primarily a residential zone with local convenience shops and services catering to the immediate community. The ward's layout reflects its historical growth as an extension of the central urban area.

The area is defined by its proximity to Astley Park, a large green space with woodlands, a hall, and sports facilities. This provides a significant recreational resource for residents. The Leeds and Liverpool Canal also runs along part of the ward's boundary, offering a route for walking and cycling. The local road network connects the area directly to Chorley town centre and the wider motorway system.

Area overview

On average Chorley North & Astley has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 100 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Chorley North & Astley is £44,590 per year. There are 5 schools in Chorley North & Astley: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Chorley North & Astley is home to around 7,954 people, with a population density of about 1,929.1 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
100
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
21%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Chorley North & Astley Population
7,954
Population density
1,929.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
56.32(+52%)
Anti-social behaviour
50.54(+171%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.81(+9%)
Other theft
8.55(+29%)
Public order
8.42(-17%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,229
90.89%
Other White
202
2.54%
Indian
101
1.27%
Irish
61
0.77%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
59
0.74%
Total population: 7,954

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,984
30.13%
No qualifications
1,252
19.01%
Level 3 (A level)
1,149
17.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
945
14.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
710
10.78%
Total 16+ residents: 6,585

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,322
36.58%
Owns with a mortgage
894
24.74%
Other social rented
778
21.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
435
12.04%
Social rents from council
109
3.02%
Total households: 3,614

Property prices in Chorley North & Astley

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £187,750 in Chorley North & Astley area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £550,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Chorley North & Astley 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 North & Astley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached26£337,500
Flats3£90,000
Semi-Detached18£172,250
Terraced29£142,000

10 years median price trend in Chorley North & Astley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chorley North & Astley.

All postcodes in Chorley North & Astley

PR67AJ

Buckshaw Avenue

PR71HD

Waterloo Street

PR68UR

Merton Grove

PR71PR

Dutch Barn Close

PR60HP

Harpers Lane

PR71UR

Merefield

PR71EU

Commercial Road

PR71PQ

Strawberry Fields

PR60DU

Eaves Lane

PR67AQ

Shakespeare Terrace

PR69BG

Knowley Brow

PR71EX

Water Street

PR71TD

Great Meadow

PR71TS

Long Croft Meadow

PR67AF

Bannerman Terrace

PR67BQ

Rowan Grove

PR71TP

The Farthings

PR71XH

Edgefield

PR68TU

Redhill Grove

PR71SY

Buckshaw Hall Close

PR60BF

Church View Close

PR60DZ

Eaves Lane

PR71XA

Hallgate

PR71XX

Woodmancote

PR60DT

Marlborough Street

PR60JE

Elm Grove

PR60JJ

Northgate Drive

PR67BE

Laburnum Road

PR68TJ

Blackburn Road

PR60JQ

Chestnut Avenue

PR68TQ

Carleton Road

PR71PP

Dutch Barn Close

PR60DW

Vicarage Street

PR60JG

Birch Road

PR60JN

Botany Brow

PR60JB

Thornhill Road

PR67BJ

Hartwood Green

PR76RD

Oldfield Way

PR60FE

Botany Brow

PR71SH

The Farthings

PR68UL

Sutton Grove

PR76RA

Berry Way

PR60EQ

Withnell Grove

PR67BL

Cherry Tree Grove

PR68TP

Blackburn Road

PR69AS

Temple Fields

PR60DN

Corporation Street

PR68UJ

Reigate

PR69AF

Drumhead Road

PR71PU

The Grove

PR71ST

Great Meadow

PR71TU

Clough Acre

PR71XE

Foxcote

PR60JR

Cornflower Close

PR60EG

Smithills Close

PR71EZ

Congress Street

PR60ED

Holcombe Grove

PR60JH

Northgate Drive

PR67AX

Preston Road

PR71AP

Hall Gate

PR68TH

Blackburn Road

PR60HW

Railway Road

PR71XD

Woodfall

PR71UU

Elmwood

PR60FD

Botany Brow

PR60HY

Blackstone Road

PR71UD

Deerfold

PR71NT

Southport Road

PR71PS

Euxton Lane

PR71TH

Long Copse

PR71UA

Studfold

PR67AH

Milton Terrace

PR68TL

Blackburn Road

PR71PX

The Crescent

PR60DY

Nab Road

PR68TW

Alpine Road

PR71QY

Park Road

PR60HS

Erskine Road

PR60JA

Willow Road

PR71UT

Wymundsley

PR76RG

Chorley North & Astley

PR60HT

Harpers Lane

PR67AZ

Preston Road

PR67BG

Laburnum Road

PR67BN

Linden Grove

PR67DE

Drumhead Road

PR67BY

Oak Drive

PR60JP

Coltsfoot Drive

PR67EZ

Halliwell Lane

PR71PZ

Preston Road

PR71TY

Browns Hey

PR71XS

Broadfields

PR76RH

Firswood Close

PR67AU

Preston Road

PR67BH

Fernbank

PR67BX

Drumhead Road

PR69AT

Bagganley Lane

PR71SX

Buckshaw Hall Close

PR60JS

Clayburn Close

PR68US

Melford Close

Data Sources

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