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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 74 recent sales, the median property price is £188,750 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-Detached17£167,000
Terraced28£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

PR60EF

Dunscar Drive

PR69BD

Heapey Road

PR71TJ

Chorley North & Astley

PR71XP

Chancery Road

PR67BD

Maple Grove

PR67BW

Pine Grove

PR68UH

Ealing Grove

PR71XN

Chorley North & Astley

PR71TT

Timber Brook

PR71US

Wymundsley

PR60DX

Eaves Lane

PR67BB

Hazel Grove

PR67BU

The Spinney

PR69AE

Botany Bay

PR60NF

Cowslip Way

PR71TX

Banastre

PR71UH

Deerfold

PR76RB

Euxton Lane

PR60HR

Harpers Lane

PR60JU

Daisy Fold

PR71XL

Chancery Road

PR60DR

Eaves Lane

PR71UP

Merefield

PR60JZ

Coltsfoot Drive

PR67EQ

Halliwell Lane

PR68TG

Guildford Avenue

PR68TN

Blackburn Brow

PR69GW

Chorley North & Astley

PR71FG

West Way

PR71HE

Trafalgar Street

PR60JL

Larch Avenue

PR60NE

St Josephs Place

PR71UB

Studfold

PR60HU

Harpers Lane

PR67BT

Drumhead Road

PR60BP

Botany Brow

PR60JW

Botany Brow

PR68TR

Dorking Road

PR69BJ

Heapey Road

PR71XR

Broadfields

PR71XT

Broadfields

PR67AB

Harpers Lane

PR71TR

Long Croft Meadow

PR71XJ

Judeland

PR67AN

Springs Road

PR71UX

Elmwood

PR71XB

Harperley

PR60EE

Moorfields

PR67AE

Garfield Terrace

PR69AQ

Blackburn Brow

PR69BQ

Heapey Road

PR68TX

Bromley Green

PR67BA

Preston Road

PR69AG

Blackburn Brow

PR71TA

Great Meadow

PR71UY

Threlfall

PR60JF

Cedar Road

PR67AD

Beaconsfield Terrace

PR71QX

Park Road

PR60HH

Victoria Terrace

PR60JD

Sycamore Road

PR71SU

Great Meadow

PR68TS

Epsom Close

PR71DH

Chancery Road

PR71HB

Wellington Street

PR71PB

Lancaster Court

PR71QD

Highfield Industrial Estate

PR71TB

Great Meadow

PR67AG

Wordsworth Terrace

PR68UB

Carleton Road

PR60QY

Willow Close

PR69BH

Paradise Street

PR71PT

Preston Road

PR60DS

St Peters Street

PR60HZ

Granville Road

PR67AA

Victoria Terrace

PR68TT

Ewell Close

Data Sources

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