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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 88 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
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
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
50.46(+35%)
Anti-social behaviour
40.32(+125%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.64(-15%)
Public order
7.26(-28%)
Other theft
6.64(+1%)
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 £50,000 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
Terraced45£138,000
Detached13£352,000
Semi-Detached21£200,000
Flats4£86,500

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

PR60DN

Corporation Street

PR71EA

Back Mount Street

PR67BG

Laburnum Road

PR69AS

Temple Fields

PR71PL

Preston Road

PR60EF

Dunscar Drive

PR67DE

Drumhead Road

PR69AG

Blackburn Brow

PR71PQ

Strawberry Fields

PR76RA

Berry Way

PR60AR

Russell Square West

PR71QW

Rectory Close

PR71JX

Queens Grove

PR60JQ

Chestnut Avenue

PR60JF

Cedar Road

PR69AF

Drumhead Road

PR60HA

Doris Street

PR67BJ

Hartwood Green

PR60JR

Cornflower Close

PR76RH

Firswood Close

PR60HE

Geoffrey Street

PR67EQ

Halliwell Lane

PR69BQ

Heapey Road

PR67BA

Preston Road

PR60JS

Clayburn Close

PR71EU

Commercial Road

PR71HE

Trafalgar Street

PR71HD

Waterloo Street

PR69AT

Bagganley Lane

PR60HY

Blackstone Road

PR67AQ

Shakespeare Terrace

PR76RG

Chorley North & Astley

PR60HR

Harpers Lane

PR67AF

Bannerman Terrace

PR60DR

Eaves Lane

PR60DL

Corporation Street

PR60HF

Geoffrey Street

PR60JG

Birch Road

PR69BD

Heapey Road

PR71SL

Stump Lane

PR71RL

Rookwood Avenue

PR71QN

Park Road

PR60HQ

Curate Street

PR60DT

Marlborough Street

PR71RJ

Chorley Hall Road

PR76RB

Euxton Lane

PR71QY

Park Road

PR71QT

Woodfield Road

PR60DG

Mayfield Road

PR69BJ

Heapey Road

PR68UJ

Reigate

PR68US

Melford Close

PR71EQ

Vine Street

PR60DW

Vicarage Street

PR67BN

Linden Grove

PR60AS

Russell Square

PR69BG

Knowley Brow

PR71QD

Highfield Industrial Estate

PR67BU

The Spinney

PR71PH

Highfield Road North

PR68TU

Redhill Grove

PR67BT

Drumhead Road

PR60JU

Daisy Fold

PR60HS

Erskine Road

PR68TL

Blackburn Road

PR71RG

Rookwood Avenue

PR71RD

Somerset Avenue

PR67BL

Cherry Tree Grove

PR71QX

Park Road

PR60BL

Bengal Street

PR68TJ

Blackburn Road

PR60JW

Botany Brow

PR71RN

St Michaels Close

PR71RB

Highfield Road South

PR60EG

Smithills Close

PR60DU

Eaves Lane

PR60HU

Harpers Lane

PR60ED

Holcombe Grove

PR69GW

Chorley North & Astley

PR68TX

Bromley Green

PR60DQ

Whinfield Avenue

PR67EZ

Halliwell Lane

PR69BH

Paradise Street

PR60DP

Corporation Street

PR60JB

Thornhill Road

PR60JH

Northgate Drive

PR71PZ

Preston Road

PR60JJ

Northgate Drive

PR71EE

Water Street

PR60BF

Church View Close

PR60DZ

Eaves Lane

PR60EE

Moorfields

PR71RS

Astley Road

PR67AH

Milton Terrace

PR67AU

Preston Road

PR67AN

Springs Road

PR71PU

The Grove

PR60EQ

Withnell Grove

Data Sources

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