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Chorley North West

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About

Chorley North West ward encompasses a primarily residential area located on the western side of the town centre. It is characterised by a mix of housing types, including traditional terraced homes and larger semi-detached properties, with local convenience shops and schools serving the community. The ward's boundaries are shaped by major roads like Eaves Lane and Harpers Lane, which connect it to the wider borough.

A notable local landmark is Astley Park, which provides green space with a historic hall, a walled garden, and a arboretum. The ward also contains sections of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, offering towpath walks. Residential streets are organised around several local primary schools, forming distinct neighbourhoods within the overall area.

Area overview

On average Chorley North West has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 180 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Chorley North West is £45,953 per year. There are 5 schools in Chorley North West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Chorley North West is home to around 7,753 people, with a population density of about 2,419.3 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
180
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
10.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Chorley North West Population
7,753
Population density
2,419.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
93.51(+152%)
Anti-social behaviour
85.77(+361%)
Shoplifting
22.83(+300%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.61(+119%)
Public order
17.8(+76%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,123
91.9%
Other White
190
2.45%
Indian
87
1.12%
Irish
44
0.57%
Pakistani
38
0.49%
Total population: 7,751

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,069
31.59%
No qualifications
1,152
17.59%
Level 3 (A level)
1,130
17.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
880
13.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
637
9.73%
Total 16+ residents: 6,549

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,449
39.12%
Owns with a mortgage
1,000
27%
Private landlord or letting agency
779
21.03%
Other social rented
266
7.18%
Social rents from council
108
2.92%
Total households: 3,704

Property prices in Chorley North West

Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Chorley North West area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £437,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Chorley North West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached13£290,000
Flats8£92,500
Semi-Detached39£230,000
Terraced48£144,250

10 years median price trend in Chorley North West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chorley North West.

All postcodes in Chorley North West

PR66SA

Chorley North West

PR71NZ

Chorley North West

PR72TH

Collison Avenue

PR71AL

Union Street

PR72PQ

Chelmsford Grove

PR72TZ

Railway Street

PR72AF

Twickenham Place

PR72EA

Lichfield Road

PR72PG

Strathmore Grove

PR71DA

Market Place

PR71RB

Highfield Road South

PR72PX

Queensgate

PR72QA

Hardy Drive

PR72RJ

Hornchurch Drive

PR72ER

Woodford Copse

PR71RG

Rookwood Avenue

PR72QB

Howe Grove

PR72TY

Albert Street

PR71QN

Park Road

PR72DU

Coventry Street

PR71EB

Union Street

PR71EP

Hollinshead Street

PR71JZ

Harrington Road

PR71SL

Stump Lane

PR72AW

Halliwell Street

PR72PT

Collingwood Road

PR72QR

Haigh Close

PR71EQ

Vine Street

PR72SF

Market Street

PR72TJ

Hamilton Road

PR71JX

Queens Grove

PR72BZ

Gillibrand Street

PR71ES

Parker Street

PR72BY

Devonshire Road

PR72HY

Black Horse Street

PR72HL

Claremont Avenue

PR72QG

Hurn Grove

PR72QX

Heathrow Place

PR72SR

Chorley North West

PR71BQ

Back Fazakerley Street

PR72BG

Cambridge Street

PR72ST

George Street

PR72QU

Binbrook Place

PR71AY

Clifford Street

PR71PW

Preston Road

PR72EY

Library Street

PR72EZ

Gillibrand Walks

PR71NW

Ackhurst Park Industrial Estate

PR71PH

Highfield Road North

PR72PE

Chelmsford Place

PR72RT

St Marys Walk

PR71BN

Chapel Street

PR71DY

Farrington Street

PR71ED

Ackhurst Lodge Drive

PR71QT

Woodfield Road

PR71SA

Bengal Street

PR72QN

Walgarth Drive

PR71BJ

Cannon Street

PR71LH

Ashfield Road

PR72BB

Oxford Street

PR72HB

Hamilton Road

PR72PZ

Sandridge Avenue

PR72TX

Victoria Street

PR71ER

Park Street

PR71HP

St Thomas'S Road

PR71QZ

Park Road

PR72AT

Clarence Street

PR72DB

Avenham Road

PR72DY

Hindley Street

PR72HW

Oakwood Road

PR71PN

Preston Road

PR72RQ

Warton Place

PR71DB

New Market Street

PR71EA

Back Mount Street

PR71LA

Queens Road

PR72HG

Letchworth Drive

PR72HZ

Tootell Street

PR72SQ

Market Street

PR71LX

Glamis Drive

PR72SE

Market Street

PR71NY

Ackhurst Road

PR72EF

Peel Street

PR72PD

Whitworth Drive

PR72QL

Lindsay Drive

PR72QS

Haigh Crescent

PR72RL

Dole Lane

PR71LF

Southport Road

PR72BW

Devonshire Road

PR71DX

Crown Street

PR72HD

Carrington Road

PR72HN

Deighton Road

PR72HR

Ventnor Road

PR72HS

Westbourne Road

PR72QT

Crawford Avenue

PR71JB

Springfield Road

PR72EB

Lorne Street

PR71DP

Back Mount

PR71JA

Woodville Road

PR72AJ

Gillibrand Close

PR72AY

Anderton Street

Data Sources

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