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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 81 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-Detached25£230,000
Terraced43£137,500

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

PR71EE

Water Street

PR71PZ

Preston Road

PR71QS

Park Road

PR76RH

Firswood Close

PR67AU

Preston Road

PR67BH

Fernbank

PR67BX

Drumhead Road

PR69AT

Bagganley Lane

PR71RJ

Chorley Hall Road

PR71RU

Millwood Glade

PR60JS

Clayburn Close

PR68US

Melford Close

PR60EF

Dunscar Drive

PR69BD

Heapey Road

PR60DL

Corporation Street

PR67BD

Maple Grove

PR67BW

Pine Grove

PR60FH

Russell Court

PR71RR

Astley Road

PR68UH

Ealing Grove

PR71PJ

Fairway

PR71FH

Highfield Road North

PR60HE

Geoffrey Street

PR60AL

Stump Lane

PR60DX

Eaves Lane

PR67BB

Hazel Grove

PR67BU

The Spinney

PR69AE

Botany Bay

PR71RN

St Michaels Close

PR60NF

Cowslip Way

PR76RB

Euxton Lane

PR60DB

Brock Road

PR60HR

Harpers Lane

PR60JU

Daisy Fold

PR60DR

Eaves Lane

PR60JZ

Coltsfoot Drive

PR67EQ

Halliwell Lane

PR68TG

Guildford Avenue

PR68TN

Blackburn Brow

PR69GW

Chorley North & Astley

PR71HE

Trafalgar Street

PR60JL

Larch Avenue

PR60NE

St Josephs Place

PR71RP

Ravenhill Drive

PR60AR

Russell Square West

PR60DE

Stump Lane

PR60HU

Harpers Lane

PR60JT

Ingle Close

PR67BT

Drumhead Road

PR60BP

Botany Brow

PR60JW

Botany Brow

PR68TR

Dorking Road

PR69BJ

Heapey Road

PR60DQ

Whinfield Avenue

PR67AB

Harpers Lane

PR60HG

Fosterfield Place

PR67AN

Springs Road

PR60EE

Moorfields

PR67AE

Garfield Terrace

PR69AQ

Blackburn Brow

PR69BQ

Heapey Road

PR60AS

Russell Square

PR68TX

Bromley Green

PR71RF

Millfield Road

PR60AT

Stump Lane

PR67BA

Preston Road

PR69AG

Blackburn Brow

PR71RQ

Rookwood Avenue

PR60JF

Cedar Road

PR67AD

Beaconsfield Terrace

PR71QX

Park Road

PR60HH

Victoria Terrace

PR60JD

Sycamore Road

PR71EG

Hope Street

PR71JU

Queens Road

PR71RS

Astley Road

PR60DD

Westwell Road

PR68TS

Epsom Close

PR71HB

Wellington Street

PR71PB

Lancaster Court

PR71QD

Highfield Industrial Estate

PR67AG

Wordsworth Terrace

PR68UB

Carleton Road

PR60QY

Willow Close

PR69BH

Paradise Street

PR71RL

Rookwood Avenue

PR60HJ

Jubilee Place

PR71FE

Erindale

PR71PT

Preston Road

PR60DS

St Peters Street

PR60HA

Doris Street

PR60HZ

Granville Road

PR67AA

Victoria Terrace

PR71RH

Highfield Road South

PR68TT

Ewell Close

PR71QW

Rectory Close

PR71RA

Park Road

PR71RE

Millfield Road

Data Sources

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