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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 83 recent sales, the median property price is £276,000 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
Detached34£393,750
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

PR68FE

Pear Tree Close

PR68LH

Blackburn Road

PR68QG

Withnell Fold Old Road

PR68SJ

Bury Lane

PR68DA

Bolton Road

PR68ES

Ryefield

PR68LF

Blackburn Road

PR69BT

Higher House Lane

PR68BL

Chorley Road

PR68BN

Chorley Road

PR68EH

Withnell Hall Gardens

PR68JL

Buckholes Lane

PR68RL

Derby Street

PR68SP

Pike Lowe

PR68UE

Fellstone Vale

PR68BE

Bury Lane

PR68AS

Spring Mews

PR68BW

Ollerton Lane

PR68HT

Fishwick Lane

PR68LR

Copthurst Lane

PR68SG

Monks Drive

PR67DL

Springside Gardens

PR68HJ

West View

PR68QS

School Lane

PR68RE

New Street

PR68DJ

Cherry Grove

PR68BU

Stanworth Terrace

PR68QR

School Lane

PR68ED

The Drive

PR68EX

Kenyon Lane

PR69BS

Higher House Lane

PR68QF

Urban View

PR67DH

Town Lane

PR68QL

Dick Lane

PR68BH

Bury Lane

PR68HL

Blackburn Road

PR68BJ

Blackburn Road

PR68EA

Gladstone Terrace

PR68EJ

Blackburn Road

PR68ER

Ryecroft

PR68HB

Brook Street

PR68HZ

Blackburn Road

PR68QT

The Square

PR68SW

Bury Lane

PR69AZ

The Dingle

PR67DD

Moss Lane

PR68ET

Blackburn Road

PR68HQ

Mill Street

PR68DE

Station Terrace

PR68HD

Briers Brow

PR68SF

Higher Bank Street

PR67GY

Buckton Close

PR68DB

Victoria Terrace

PR68DG

Lilac Grove

PR68DX

Roddlesworth Lane

PR68JE

Jenny Lane

PR68PU

School Lane

PR68RQ

Churchill Road

PR69BL

Heapey Road

PR68AF

Dark Lane

PR68HE

Victoria Terrace

PR68PX

Windsor Drive

PR68JH

Bett Lane

PR68PS

School Lane

PR68QH

Dick Lane

PR68SN

Bury Lane

PR67HF

New Moss Lane

PR68AJ

Town Lane

PR68AR

Mill Wood Close

PR68AB

Moss Terrace

PR68JP

School Lane

PR68RS

Church View

PR68RY

Abbey View

PR67FU

Riley Place

PR67JZ

Orchard Drive

PR67YD

Leatherland Drive

PR68DR

Park View Terrace

PR68HF

Albert Street

PR68JU

Ashmeadow Lane

PR68SD

Bury Lane

PR67DA

Lucas Lane

PR67YP

Croston Way

PR67YQ

Lucas Way

PR68BP

Bolton Road

PR68BS

Bolton Road

PR67DB

Moss Lane

PR67HR

Olive Close

PR69BW

Heapey Road

PR69DE

White Coppice

PR68BX

Edge End Terrace

PR68AY

Thirlmere Drive

PR68BD

Chorley Road

PR68QP

School Lane

PR68RG

Hartington Road

PR69DH

Hollin Lane

PR67HH

Preston Road

PR68AH

Dark Lane

PR68BZ

East View Terrace

PR68QE

Highfield

PR68DD

Bolton Road

Data Sources

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