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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

PR67FW

Magill Close

PR68LW

Blackburn Road

PR68UA

Norcross Brow

PR68BG

Chorley Road

PR67HJ

Royton Drive

PR68BS

Bolton Road

PR67YQ

Lucas Way

PR67YD

Leatherland Drive

PR69DH

Hollin Lane

PR68SY

Ribble Close

PR68ER

Ryecroft

PR67JS

Lingwell Close

PR68DF

Sunny View

PR68ED

The Drive

PR68EW

Chapel Lane

PR68JY

Millbrook Close

PR68FG

Chorley North East

PR68HL

Blackburn Road

PR68PS

School Lane

PR68RN

Prospect Terrace

PR68QA

Lancaster Drive

PR68LD

Blackburn Road

PR68RE

New Street

PR68RX

Bury Lane

PR68RG

Hartington Road

PR68EA

Gladstone Terrace

PR68EF

Abbeystead Gardens

PR68HQ

Mill Street

PR68LR

Copthurst Lane

PR68EP

Blackburn Road

PR68DN

Garden Street

PR68PT

School Lane

PR68HZ

Blackburn Road

PR68UD

Abbey View

PR67YE

Fallow Close

PR68BP

Bolton Road

PR68AA

Moss Lane

PR68HP

Blackburn Road

PR68HE

Victoria Terrace

PR68ST

Balmoral Drive

PR67DQ

Wardle Court

PR67YG

Tanners Close

PR68HD

Briers Brow

PR68AB

Moss Terrace

PR69BX

Tithebarn Lane

PR67YH

Chorley North East

PR68DR

Park View Terrace

PR68LL

Blackburn Road

PR68AZ

Withnell Fold

PR68SH

Livesey Fold

PR68RY

Abbey View

PR67HR

Olive Close

PR67FY

Snape Drive

PR69DA

Coppice Lane

PR67JX

Chasden Close

PR68JQ

Harbour Lane

PR68BJ

Blackburn Road

PR68EQ

Withnell Hall Gardens

PR68JP

School Lane

PR68EL

Blackburn Road

PR68QR

School Lane

PR68RB

Quarry Road

PR68QD

Chapel Street

PR68DA

Bolton Road

PR68DY

Bolton Road

PR67FZ

Tuson Lane

PR68RS

Church View

PR67FX

Berry Avenue

PR68DQ

Almond Close

PR68QY

Brinscall Terrace

PR68LF

Blackburn Road

PR68JR

Harbour Lane

PR68BF

Parke Mews

PR68BH

Bury Lane

PR68AD

Spring Crescent

PR69AJ

Black Brook Close

PR68LE

Gorse Close

PR69BW

Heapey Road

PR68QG

Withnell Fold Old Road

PR68DE

Station Terrace

PR68RR

Railway Road

PR68LQ

Tanhouse Lane

PR68PH

Heather Lea Drive

PR69DE

White Coppice

PR68QP

School Lane

PR69BT

Higher House Lane

PR68RH

Butterworth Brow

PR68HG

Victoria Street

PR68SB

Bury Lane

PR68SE

Pleasant View

PR67HP

Stamford Drive

PR68AX

Oakmere Avenue

PR69BZ

Trigg Lane

PR68SR

Pike Lowe

PR67DB

Moss Lane

PR68RL

Derby Street

PR68SU

Sandringham Drive

PR68RF

Salisbury Road

PR68SL

Bury Lane

PR68EH

Withnell Hall Gardens

Data Sources

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