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Chorley North

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About

Chorley North encompasses residential neighbourhoods situated to the north of the town centre. The area is primarily characterised by housing estates, local schools, and community facilities, providing a functional base for daily life. Its streets connect to the wider road network, facilitating travel into the central retail and business district.

A notable landmark within this part of town is the covered market hall, which anchors the local shopping experience. The area's layout includes green spaces like Astley Park, offering recreational ground. The flat topography here gives way to more undulating land as it extends toward the West Pennine Moors.

Area overview

On average Chorley North has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Chorley North is £42,137 per year. There are 7 schools in Chorley North: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Chorley North is home to around 7,986 people, with a population density of about 1,731.7 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
14.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Chorley North Population
7,986
Population density
1,731.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.2(+22%)
Anti-social behaviour
42.32(+127%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.64(-15%)
Public order
7.51(-26%)
Other theft
7.26(+10%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,231
90.53%
Other White
213
2.67%
Indian
121
1.51%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
64
0.8%
Irish
63
0.79%
Total population: 7,987

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,953
29.56%
Level 3 (A level)
1,218
18.44%
No qualifications
1,203
18.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
948
14.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
701
10.61%
Total 16+ residents: 6,606

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,326
37.13%
Owns with a mortgage
1,051
29.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
509
14.25%
Other social rented
496
13.89%
Social rents from council
96
2.69%
Total households: 3,571

Property prices in Chorley North

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £163,000 in Chorley North area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £550,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Chorley North 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached11£352,000
Flats2£122,750
Semi-Detached26£220,000
Terraced44£136,750

10 years median price trend in Chorley North

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

All postcodes in Chorley North

PR67AJ

Buckshaw Avenue

PR71HD

Waterloo Street

PR60FF

Blackledge Place

PR68UR

Merton Grove

PR71PR

Dutch Barn Close

PR60BL

Bengal Street

PR60HP

Harpers Lane

PR60HQ

Curate Street

PR71EU

Commercial Road

PR71PQ

Strawberry Fields

PR71RB

Highfield Road South

PR60DU

Eaves Lane

PR67AQ

Shakespeare Terrace

PR69BG

Knowley Brow

PR71EX

Water Street

PR71RG

Rookwood Avenue

PR67AF

Bannerman Terrace

PR67BQ

Rowan Grove

PR71QN

Park Road

PR68TU

Redhill Grove

PR71JZ

Harrington Road

PR71SL

Stump Lane

PR60BF

Church View Close

PR60DZ

Eaves Lane

PR71EQ

Vine Street

PR60DG

Mayfield Road

PR71JX

Queens Grove

PR60DT

Marlborough Street

PR60JE

Elm Grove

PR60JJ

Northgate Drive

PR67BE

Laburnum Road

PR68TJ

Blackburn Road

PR71ES

Parker Street

PR60JQ

Chestnut Avenue

PR68TQ

Carleton Road

PR71PP

Dutch Barn Close

PR60DW

Vicarage Street

PR60DP

Corporation Street

PR60JG

Birch Road

PR60JN

Botany Brow

PR71PW

Preston Road

PR60HF

Geoffrey Street

PR60JB

Thornhill Road

PR67BJ

Hartwood Green

PR71PH

Highfield Road North

PR76RD

Oldfield Way

PR60FE

Botany Brow

PR71DY

Farrington Street

PR71QT

Woodfield Road

PR71SA

Bengal Street

PR68UL

Sutton Grove

PR76RA

Berry Way

PR60EQ

Withnell Grove

PR67BL

Cherry Tree Grove

PR68TP

Blackburn Road

PR69AS

Temple Fields

PR71ER

Park Street

PR71QZ

Park Road

PR71PN

Preston Road

PR60DN

Corporation Street

PR68UJ

Reigate

PR69AF

Drumhead Road

PR71EA

Back Mount Street

PR71PU

The Grove

PR60JR

Cornflower Close

PR60EG

Smithills Close

PR71EZ

Congress Street

PR60ED

Holcombe Grove

PR60HN

Railway Road

PR60JH

Northgate Drive

PR67AX

Preston Road

PR68TH

Blackburn Road

PR60HW

Railway Road

PR60DF

Briercliffe Road

PR60FD

Botany Brow

PR60HY

Blackstone Road

PR71PS

Euxton Lane

PR71RD

Somerset Avenue

PR67AH

Milton Terrace

PR68TL

Blackburn Road

PR71PX

The Crescent

PR60DY

Nab Road

PR71QU

Park Road

PR68TW

Alpine Road

PR71PL

Preston Road

PR71QY

Park Road

PR60HS

Erskine Road

PR60JA

Willow Road

PR76RG

Chorley North & Astley

PR60HT

Harpers Lane

PR67AZ

Preston Road

PR67BG

Laburnum Road

PR67BN

Linden Grove

PR67DE

Drumhead Road

PR69BT

Higher House Lane

PR71EN

Garden Terrace

PR71JY

Parkside Avenue

PR67BY

Oak Drive

PR60JP

Coltsfoot Drive

PR67EZ

Halliwell Lane

Data Sources

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