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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 109 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
109
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
63.36(+70%)
Anti-social behaviour
47.4(+164%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.56(+17%)
Other theft
8.55(+30%)
Public order
7.92(-22%)
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 75 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 in Chorley North & Astley area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 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
Detached31£345,000
Flats3£83,200
Semi-Detached16£179,750
Terraced25£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

PR69AS

Temple Fields

PR71XX

Woodmancote

PR71PX

The Crescent

PR71UR

Merefield

PR67AH

Milton Terrace

PR71PS

Euxton Lane

PR67BQ

Rowan Grove

PR67BN

Linden Grove

PR71XD

Woodfall

PR71UB

Studfold

PR60JW

Botany Brow

PR71SY

Buckshaw Hall Close

PR60JZ

Coltsfoot Drive

PR60JU

Daisy Fold

PR68US

Melford Close

PR71TJ

Chorley North & Astley

PR71TU

Clough Acre

PR71XB

Harperley

PR67AZ

Preston Road

PR67AG

Wordsworth Terrace

PR68TR

Dorking Road

PR60JQ

Chestnut Avenue

PR60DW

Vicarage Street

PR60HW

Railway Road

PR71UU

Elmwood

PR60FE

Botany Brow

PR76RA

Berry Way

PR67AF

Bannerman Terrace

PR71XS

Broadfields

PR60DT

Marlborough Street

PR71QD

Highfield Industrial Estate

PR60DX

Eaves Lane

PR60BF

Church View Close

PR71XN

Chorley North & Astley

PR68TX

Bromley Green

PR60JE

Elm Grove

PR68TH

Blackburn Road

PR60HH

Victoria Terrace

PR67AU

Preston Road

PR71HD

Waterloo Street

PR60JB

Thornhill Road

PR67BX

Drumhead Road

PR71EU

Commercial Road

PR71TB

Great Meadow

PR60HP

Harpers Lane

PR71HE

Trafalgar Street

PR71TD

Great Meadow

PR67BE

Laburnum Road

PR67AB

Harpers Lane

PR71TX

Banastre

PR60JG

Birch Road

PR60JD

Sycamore Road

PR60ED

Holcombe Grove

PR67DE

Drumhead Road

PR67BU

The Spinney

PR68TS

Epsom Close

PR71PQ

Strawberry Fields

PR60HS

Erskine Road

PR69AQ

Blackburn Brow

PR60JS

Clayburn Close

PR67AE

Garfield Terrace

PR60EG

Smithills Close

PR69AT

Bagganley Lane

PR71SH

The Farthings

PR76RB

Euxton Lane

PR71XE

Foxcote

PR71US

Wymundsley

PR71PZ

Preston Road

PR71UD

Deerfold

PR60DZ

Eaves Lane

PR71QX

Park Road

PR71XA

Hallgate

PR76RD

Oldfield Way

PR67BY

Oak Drive

PR60DY

Nab Road

PR71UY

Threlfall

PR67AX

Preston Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.