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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 193 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
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
193
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
100.99(+171%)
Anti-social behaviour
79.84(+345%)
Shoplifting
24.89(+331%)
Public order
20.51(+102%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.48(+117%)
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 113 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Chorley North West area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £550,000.

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£240,000
Flats11£80,000
Semi-Detached31£239,995
Terraced58£145,500

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

PR71LS

Shaftesbury Place

PR71NP

Hall Gate

PR72PT

Collingwood Road

PR71AF

Byron Street

PR71EF

Ackhurst Wood Close

PR71NR

Common Bank Lane

PR72HZ

Tootell Street

PR72QF

Collingwood Road

PR72DG

Carrington Road

PR71DY

Farrington Street

PR72DR

Devonshire Road

PR72TL

Regent Road

PR71LZ

Chatsworth Close

PR72RZ

Chorley North West

PR72EZ

Gillibrand Walks

PR71JB

Springfield Road

PR72TT

St Georges Court

PR71SE

Clifford Street

PR72BQ

Northumberland Street

PR72QA

Hardy Drive

PR72QR

Haigh Close

PR72HS

Westbourne Road

PR72DZ

Rydal Place

PR71QT

Woodfield Road

PR72LB

Pall Mall

PR71NF

Chorley North West

PR71RR

Astley Road

PR71DR

Chorley North West

PR71EA

Back Mount Street

PR71FE

Erindale

PR71RQ

Rookwood Avenue

PR71JY

Parkside Avenue

PR71EH

Fellery Street

PR71LB

Southport Road

PR72DX

Gilbert Street

PR72LJ

Maud Street

PR71DX

Crown Street

PR71LW

Windsor Close

PR72TY

Albert Street

PR71JE

St Thomass Road

PR72DD

Westminster Road

PR71RJ

Chorley Hall Road

PR71LE

Southport Road

PR72SW

Market Street

PR72SF

Market Street

PR71RH

Highfield Road South

PR72RT

St Marys Walk

PR71DE

Market Walk

PR72BW

Devonshire Road

PR71RF

Millfield Road

PR72HF

Gillibrand Walks

PR72PH

Pembroke Place

PR72QB

Howe Grove

PR72RJ

Hornchurch Drive

PR72HN

Deighton Road

PR71RA

Park Road

PR72DN

Rylands Road

PR72DB

Avenham Road

PR71EN

Garden Terrace

PR72LH

Pall Mall

PR72DQ

Carrington Road

PR72EF

Peel Street

PR71JD

Royle Road

PR71AE

Stanley Place

PR72SL

Market Street

PR72AS

Library Street

PR72DE

Roberts Street

PR71RB

Highfield Road South

PR71PH

Highfield Road North

PR72PA

Collison Avenue

PR71NY

Ackhurst Road

PR71BY

New Market Street

PR71PL

Preston Road

PR72UA

Railway Street

PR72QW

Walgarth Drive

PR72QX

Heathrow Place

PR71ED

Ackhurst Lodge Drive

PR71DN

High Street

PR71SA

Bengal Street

PR71EG

Hope Street

PR72QP

Balniel Close

PR72PF

Clifton Grove

PR71LL

Chorley North West

PR72DP

Lawrence Road

PR72RP

Peter Street

PR71HU

Chorley North West

PR72LE

Pall Mall

PR71RN

St Michaels Close

PR72AA

St Georges Street

PR71EP

Hollinshead Street

PR71RG

Rookwood Avenue

PR72DJ

Devonshire Road

PR71HX

St Thomas'S Road

PR71DW

High Street

PR71BW

Chapel Street

PR72PD

Whitworth Drive

PR72EB

Lorne Street

PR72BX

Bank Street

PR72BD

Cunliffe Street

PR72BZ

Gillibrand Street

Data Sources

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