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Chorley North East

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About

Chorley North East ward encompasses a primarily residential area on the outskirts of the town centre. It includes the neighbourhoods of Whittle-le-Woods and part of Clayton-le-Woods, characterised by a mix of housing developments from different eras. The ward is bordered by the M61 motorway to the east, providing a constant backdrop of sound and defining its edge. Local amenities are focused around several district centres serving the community's daily needs.

The geography is defined by modest green spaces like Whittle Brook and the open fields near the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, which traces the ward's southern boundary. A notable local landmark is the historic St. John's Church in Whittle-le-Woods, situated near the old village core. The area functions as a commuter base, with direct road links to larger employment centres in Preston and Greater Manchester, shaping its daily rhythms.

Area overview

On average Chorley North East has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Chorley North East is £57,935 per year. There are 6 schools in Chorley North East: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Chorley North East is home to around 6,983 people, with a population density of about 222.2 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
6.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Chorley North East Population
6,983
Population density
222.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
31.51(+76%)
Violence and sexual offences
31.36(-16%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.01(-33%)
Other theft
5.44(-18%)
Vehicle crime
3.58(-40%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,680
95.65%
Other White
69
0.99%
Indian
39
0.56%
Irish
38
0.54%
White and Asian (mixed)
28
0.4%
Total population: 6,984

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,596
44.38%
Level 3 (A level)
1,014
17.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
791
13.52%
No qualifications
598
10.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
409
6.99%
Total 16+ residents: 5,849

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,321
43.96%
Owns with a mortgage
1,154
38.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
219
7.29%
Other social rented
179
5.96%
Other forms of private rent
74
2.46%
Total households: 3,005

Property prices in Chorley North East

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 in Chorley North East area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,000 up to £635,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Chorley North 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 North East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached39£380,000
Semi-Detached13£252,000
Terraced40£213,500

10 years median price trend in Chorley North East

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

All postcodes in Chorley North East

PR67YJ

Oldfield Mews

PR68TD

Brinscall Mill Road

PR68BD

Chorley Road

PR68HB

Brook Street

PR68RU

Twist Moor Lane

PR68BU

Stanworth Terrace

PR69BN

Osprey Close

PR67DN

Dunham Drive

PR69DD

Coppice Lane

PR69DB

Coppice Lane

PR68HN

Whins Lane

PR68QB

Parke Road

PR68BQ

Ollerton Terrace

PR67FU

Riley Place

PR68PJ

Railway Road

PR68SD

Bury Lane

PR69BS

Higher House Lane

PR67DA

Lucas Lane

PR67JZ

Orchard Drive

PR68LN

Blackburn Road

PR68RT

Norcross Brow

PR68EX

Kenyon Lane

PR69BA

Kittiwake Road

PR68TA

Calder Road

PR68DB

Victoria Terrace

PR68BN

Chorley Road

PR68EG

Victoria Street

PR69BL

Heapey Road

PR68AU

Chorley Road

PR68JW

Briers Brow

PR68QU

Lodge Bank

PR68AR

Mill Wood Close

PR68PZ

Canterbury Close

PR69AZ

The Dingle

PR68DW

South Terrace

PR68AW

Parke Mews

PR68JH

Bett Lane

PR68AS

Spring Mews

PR68AH

Dark Lane

PR68AY

Thirlmere Drive

PR68FF

Abbey Court

PR68JN

Briers Brow

PR69BB

Merlin Close

PR68QF

Urban View

PR68BL

Chorley Road

PR68LP

Greenfield Terrace

PR68JG

Harbour Lane

PR68FE

Pear Tree Close

PR68EY

Blackburn Road

PR68JS

Harbour Lane

BB25JD

Finnington Cottages

PR69AH

The Dell

PR68JA

Blackburn Road

PR68QL

Dick Lane

PR67YP

Croston Way

PR68BY

Bolton Road

PR68SJ

Bury Lane

PR68FA

Stocks Close

PR68AF

Dark Lane

PR68JJ

Buckholes Lane

PR68FD

Tanhouse Lane

PR68DD

Bolton Road

PR67GZ

Catley Close

PR67DH

Town Lane

PR68HF

Albert Street

PR68EN

Chapel Lane

PR68DT

Bolton Road

PR68JB

Chorley Road

PR68QN

Larch Drive

PR68QT

The Square

PR67YR

Green Way

PR68RQ

Churchill Road

PR68PX

Windsor Drive

PR68QX

Well Lane

PR68SX

Belmont Close

PR69BP

Tormore Close

PR68HW

Blackburn Road

PR68QQ

Queensway

PR67GY

Buckton Close

PR68DH

Miller Avenue

PR68DL

Gerrards Fold

PR69BF

Kestrel Close

PR68RZ

Mount Pleasant

PR68SP

Pike Lowe

PR67HH

Preston Road

PR68QW

Maple Avenue

PR68PU

School Lane

PR68HX

Blackburn Road

PR69BU

Higher House Lane

PR68TB

Chapel Lane

PR68SS

Sandy Lane

PR68HU

Lawton Close

PR68TE

Tithe Barn Lane

PR68SW

Bury Lane

PR69BY

Chapel Lane

PR68HJ

West View

PR68DP

Bolton Road

PR68JD

Chorley Road

PR68SG

Monks Drive

PR68QH

Dick Lane

Data Sources

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