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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

PR68PY

Richmond Close

PR68LH

Blackburn Road

PR68RD

Railway Road

PR68QE

Highfield

PR67HF

New Moss Lane

PR68DJ

Cherry Grove

PR68DG

Lilac Grove

PR68ET

Blackburn Road

PR68SA

Bloomfield Road

PR68JU

Ashmeadow Lane

PR68BX

Edge End Terrace

PR68AG

Town Lane

PR68EB

Dole Lane

PR68EU

Blackburn Road

PR69AP

The Wold

PR68TF

Chapel Lane

PR68JF

Buckholes Lane

PR68JE

Jenny Lane

PR68AE

Dark Lane

PR68RJ

Railway Road

PR68LG

Blackburn Road

PR68BA

Withnell Fold

PR67DL

Springside Gardens

PR68SF

Higher Bank Street

PR68BW

Ollerton Lane

PR68BE

Bury Lane

PR68HS

Blackburn Road

PR68HY

Blackburn Road

PR68ES

Ryefield

PR68DU

Bolton Road

PR67DD

Moss Lane

PR68JL

Buckholes Lane

PR67GX

Mottram Close

PR68SN

Bury Lane

PR68BZ

East View Terrace

PR68HA

Meadow Street

PR68DX

Roddlesworth Lane

PR68AJ

Town Lane

PR68HT

Fishwick Lane

PR68UE

Fellstone Vale

PR68AQ

Halls Square

PR69AY

High Bank

PR68QS

School Lane

PR68RW

Ingleborough View

PR68EJ

Blackburn Road

PR68JT

Briers Brow

PR67YN

Crostons Farm Drive

PR68SQ

Yarrow Close

PR68HH

Victoria Street

PR68HR

Brown House Lane

Data Sources

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