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Chorley North & Astley

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About

Chorley North & Astley is a residential ward located in the northern part of Chorley, Lancashire. The area is primarily made up of suburban housing, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. It is situated close to the town centre, providing easy access to local amenities, including shops, schools, and healthcare facilities. The ward also features green spaces, such as Astley Park, which offers walking trails and recreational areas.

Transport links in Chorley North & Astley are well-connected, with the M61 motorway nearby, providing routes to Manchester and Preston. The ward has a mix of long-term residents and newer developments, contributing to a stable community. Local schools, such as Albany Academy, serve the area, while public transport options include regular bus services. The ward balances residential living with convenient access to Chorley’s wider services and employment opportunities.

Area overview

On average Chorley North & Astley has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 102 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 of residents in Chorley North & Astley is £42,180 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).

Crime rate

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

102

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

7/10

Social housing

21%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Chorley North & Astley Population

7,954

Population density

1,929.1 per km²

Demographics

British

7,229

90.89%

Other White

202

2.54%

Indian

101

1.27%

Irish

0.77%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.74%

Total population: 7,954

Housing

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 75 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 in Chorley North & Astley area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,500 up to £550,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	26	£347,500	£222,938	£285,000	£401,000	£515,500
Flats	4	£86,600	£68,155	£78,775	£105,875	£143,975
Semi-Detached	19	£190,000	£164,300	£181,000	£217,500	£249,670
Terraced	26	£137,500	£82,750	£116,250	£173,000	£229,375

10 years price trend in Chorley North & Astley

All postcodes in Chorley North & Astley

PR67BW

Pine Grove

PR69BD

Heapey Road

PR71TJ

Chorley West

PR71XP

Chancery Road

PR68UH

Ealing Grove

PR71XN

Chorley West

PR71TT

Great Meadow

PR71US

Threlfall

PR60NF

Cowslip Way

PR69AE

Chorley North

PR60DX

Botany Brow

PR67BB

Hazel Grove

PR67BU

Preston Road

PR71TX

Banastre

PR71UH

Chancery Road

PR76RB

Euxton Lane

PR60DR

Eaves Lane

PR60HR

Chorley North

PR60JU

Botany Brow

PR67AJ

Buckshaw Avenue

PR71UP

Chorley West

PR71XL

Chancery Road

PR60NE

Railway Road

PR60JL

Larch Avenue

PR60JZ

Coltsfoot Drive

PR67EQ

Halliwell Lane

PR68TG

Blackburn Road

PR68TN

Blackburn Brow

PR69GW

Chorley North

PR71FG

West Way

PR71HE

North Street

PR71UB

Chancery Road

PR67BT

Drumhead Road

PR60HU

Eaves Lane

PR71HD

Waterloo Street

PR60BP

Botany Brow

PR60JW

Botany Brow

PR67AB

Beaconsfield Terrace

PR68TR

Carleton Road

PR69BJ

Heapey Road

PR71TR

Chancery Road

PR71XR

Broadfields

PR71XT

Broadfields

PR67AN

Drumhead Road

PR71UX

Elmwood

PR71XB

Harperley

PR71XJ

Chancery Road

PR69AQ

Bagganley Lane

PR60EE

Moorfields

PR67AE

Garfield Terrace

PR68TX

Bromley Green

PR69BQ

Heapey Road

PR60JF

Cedar Road

PR67AD

Beaconsfield Terrace

PR67BA

Preston Road

PR69AG

Blackburn Brow

PR71QX

Waterloo Street

PR71TA

Great Meadow

PR71UY

Threlfall

PR60HH

Victoria Terrace

PR60JD

Northgate Drive

PR71SU

Great Meadow

PR67AG

Wordsworth Terrace

PR68TS

Epsom Close

PR71DH

Chancery Road

PR71HB

Congress Street

PR71PB

Lancaster Court

PR71QD

North Street

PR71TB

Great Meadow

PR60QY

Thornhill Road

PR68UB

Carleton Road

PR69BH

Paradise Street

PR71PT

Lancaster Court

PR60DS

Curate Street

PR60HZ

Granville Road

PR67AA

Victoria Terrace

PR68TT

Ewell Close

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/09/2025.

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