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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

PR72LF

Bannister Street

PR71NN

Ackhurst Road

PR72HG

Letchworth Drive

PR71QW

Rectory Close

PR72AE

Murrayfield Close

PR72PX

Queensgate

PR71NH

Common Bank Industrial Estate

PR72PE

Chelmsford Place

PR72DY

Hindley Street

PR71ER

Park Street

PR71RZ

Chorley North West

PR72SG

Cunliffe Street

PR72EE

Library Street

PR72AX

Halliwell Street

PR72PQ

Chelmsford Grove

PR72QU

Binbrook Place

PR71AL

Union Street

PR72QL

Lindsay Drive

PR71JU

Queens Road

PR71JA

Woodville Road

PR71BH

Cleveland Street

PR71DP

Back Mount

PR72DU

Coventry Street

PR71LG

Sandringham Road

PR72HJ

Letchworth Place

PR72EX

Cheapside

PR71SL

Stump Lane

PR72SE

Market Street

PR71BS

Chapel Street

PR72DF

Lennon Street

PR72PW

Collingwood Road

PR71LP

Ashfield Road

PR72BY

Devonshire Road

PR72DA

Alker Street

PR72SJ

West Street

PR71EQ

Vine Street

PR72QS

Haigh Crescent

PR72EJ

Gillibrand Street

PR72QY

Stansted Road

PR71LT

Ribblesdale Place

PR72DT

Cottam Street

PR72HU

Walletts Road

PR71JZ

Harrington Road

PR72PZ

Sandridge Avenue

PR71QZ

Park Road

PR71RP

Ravenhill Drive

PR71RU

Millwood Glade

PR71NZ

Chorley North West

PR72TJ

Hamilton Road

PR71BG

Fazakerley Street

PR71RD

Somerset Avenue

PR71NL

Chorley West Business Park

PR72HT

Longworth Street

PR72LD

Pall Mall

PR71LU

Kensington Road

Data Sources

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