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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 very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52 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
52
Deprivation level
2/10
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
32.94(+77%)
Violence and sexual offences
25.35(-32%)
Other theft
6.73(+2%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.01(-33%)
Public order
3.72(-63%)
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 84 recent sales, the median property price is £276,750 in Chorley North East area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,000 up to £950,000.

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
Detached35£400,000
Semi-Detached13£245,000
Terraced36£210,000

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

PR68JW

Briers Brow

PR68PJ

Railway Road

PR68DU

Bolton Road

PR68QX

Well Lane

PR68AE

Dark Lane

PR68JA

Blackburn Road

PR68RF

Salisbury Road

PR68UD

Abbey View

PR69AJ

Black Brook Close

PR69BN

Osprey Close

PR69BZ

Trigg Lane

PR68BA

Withnell Fold

PR68EU

Blackburn Road

PR68HH

Victoria Street

PR68RR

Railway Road

PR68SB

Bury Lane

PR67YE

Fallow Close

PR68BQ

Ollerton Terrace

PR68DH

Miller Avenue

PR68DN

Garden Street

PR68FF

Abbey Court

PR68JF

Buckholes Lane

PR68SY

Ribble Close

PR67YH

Chorley North East

PR68DY

Bolton Road

PR68RN

Prospect Terrace

PR68JJ

Buckholes Lane

PR68LQ

Tanhouse Lane

PR68AZ

Withnell Fold

PR68HP

Blackburn Road

PR68QU

Lodge Bank

PR69DB

Coppice Lane

PR68QY

Brinscall Terrace

PR68PY

Richmond Close

PR69BU

Higher House Lane

PR68HU

Lawton Close

PR68JS

Harbour Lane

PR68RH

Butterworth Brow

PR69BB

Merlin Close

PR67GX

Mottram Close

PR68ST

Balmoral Drive

PR68AW

Parke Mews

PR68BF

Parke Mews

PR68DL

Gerrards Fold

PR68HN

Whins Lane

PR68LL

Blackburn Road

PR68LP

Greenfield Terrace

PR68JN

Briers Brow

PR68QA

Lancaster Drive

PR68SX

Belmont Close

PR68TF

Chapel Lane

PR68JG

Harbour Lane

PR67DQ

Wardle Court

PR67JS

Lingwell Close

PR68EF

Abbeystead Gardens

PR68RT

Norcross Brow

PR69AH

The Dell

PR68PZ

Canterbury Close

PR69BY

Chapel Lane

PR67GZ

Catley Close

PR68EG

Victoria Street

PR68HX

Blackburn Road

PR68RJ

Railway Road

PR69AY

High Bank

PR69BP

Tormore Close

PR69DD

Coppice Lane

PR67FZ

Tuson Lane

PR68AA

Moss Lane

PR68HA

Meadow Street

PR68HW

Blackburn Road

PR67HP

Stamford Drive

PR68JD

Chorley Road

PR68QD

Chapel Street

PR68SR

Pike Lowe

PR67FW

Magill Close

PR68AG

Town Lane

PR68BY

Bolton Road

PR68DQ

Almond Close

PR68HR

Chorley North East

PR68JR

Harbour Lane

BB25JD

Finnington Cottages

PR68LW

Blackburn Road

PR68LD

Blackburn Road

PR67HJ

Royton Drive

PR68EP

Blackburn Road

PR68JQ

Harbour Lane

PR69BA

Kittiwake Road

PR68FA

Stocks Close

PR68SS

Sandy Lane

PR68TA

Calder Road

PR68TE

Tithe Barn Lane

PR68UA

Norcross Brow

PR68AU

Chorley Road

PR68HY

Blackburn Road

PR68JB

Chorley Road

PR68QB

Parke Road

PR67YN

Crostons Farm Drive

PR68RZ

Mount Pleasant

PR68QN

Larch Drive

PR68EN

Chapel Lane

Data Sources

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