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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

PR68DP

Bolton Road

PR68HS

Blackburn Road

PR68PH

Heather Lea Drive

PR68QQ

Queensway

PR68RB

Quarry Road

PR68AD

Spring Crescent

PR68DT

Bolton Road

PR68SH

Livesey Fold

PR68RU

Twist Moor Lane

PR68RW

Ingleborough View

PR67YR

Green Way

PR68DF

Sunny View

PR68DW

South Terrace

PR68HG

Victoria Street

PR68JY

Millbrook Close

PR68LE

Gorse Close

PR68QW

Maple Avenue

PR68RX

Bury Lane

PR67YJ

Oldfield Mews

PR68FD

Tanhouse Lane

PR68SA

Bloomfield Road

PR68SL

Bury Lane

PR68SQ

Yarrow Close

PR68EW

Chapel Lane

PR67YG

Tanners Close

PR68TD

Brinscall Mill Road

PR67FY

Snape Drive

PR68FG

Chorley North East

PR69BX

Tithebarn Lane

PR68LN

Blackburn Road

PR69DA

Coppice Lane

PR67FX

Berry Avenue

PR67JX

Chasden Close

PR68AQ

Halls Square

PR68AX

Oakmere Avenue

PR68BG

Chorley Road

PR68EY

Blackburn Road

PR68JT

Briers Brow

PR68PT

School Lane

PR68RD

Railway Road

PR68TB

Chapel Lane

PR69BF

Kestrel Close

PR67DN

Dunham Drive

PR68SU

Sandringham Drive

PR68EB

Dole Lane

PR68EQ

Withnell Hall Gardens

PR68LG

Blackburn Road

PR68SE

Pleasant View

PR69AP

The Wold

PR68EL

Blackburn Road

Data Sources

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