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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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 193 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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 4 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

Median price£170,000
Price per sq ft£188
Sales (last 12 months)100
Typical range (middle 50%)£140K – £230K

Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 (about £188 per square foot) in Chorley North West area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £590,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chorley North West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£320,000£259
Semi-Detached32£238,248£245
Terraced49£155,000£166
Flats12£97,500£181

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chorley North West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chorley North West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£257,250£65,000£145,000£98,250
2017£260,000£104,000£155,000£85,000
2018£270,000£100,000£165,000£91,750
2019£279,950£96,250£177,500£95,000
2020£271,995£130,000£175,000£93,000
2021£314,750£135,000£200,000£117,000
2022£358,000£142,000£207,000£130,000
2023£341,000£102,000£218,750£121,500
2024£296,000£105,000£219,995£130,000
2025£270,000£95,000£230,750£142,000
2026£428,750£155,000£260,000£157,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chorley North West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chorley North West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£190£145£173£111
2017£221£172£169£106
2018£224£170£176£111
2019£233£218£184£112
2020£228£157£179£103
2021£241£202£210£131
2022£264£190£227£147
2023£297£173£224£140
2024£298£171£244£145
2025£260£174£257£157
2026£246£228£217£175
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chorley North West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Chorley North West in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.