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Chorley South East & Heath Charnock

About

The Chorley South East & Heath Charnock ward encompasses a mix of residential and rural landscapes on the eastern edge of the borough. It includes the village of Heath Charnock, characterised by its historic church and proximity to the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. The area features housing estates, local schools, and community facilities, blending into the agricultural land and green spaces that border the West Pennine Moors.

Rivington Pike is a prominent landmark visible from parts of the ward, anchoring the area to the wider moorland scenery. The ward is largely residential, with access to key transport routes including the M61 motorway. This provides direct connections to larger urban centres while maintaining a distinct, semi-rural character defined by its village core and open surroundings.

Area overview

On average Chorley South East & Heath Charnock has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 116 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Chorley South East & Heath Charnock is £45,406 per year. There are 6 schools in Chorley South East & Heath Charnock: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Chorley South East & Heath Charnock is home to around 9,435 people, with a population density of about 867.6 per km2.

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

116

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Chorley South East & Heath Charnock Population

9,435

Population density

867.6 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

62.43(+67%)

Anti-social behaviour

44.62(+149%)

Shoplifting

17.28(+199%)

Public order

12.29(+21%)

Criminal damage and arson

10.7(+19%)

North West average

Demographics

British

8,894

94.22%

Other White

177

1.88%

Indian

0.5%

Irish

0.47%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.47%

Total population: 9,440

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

2,475

32.28%

Level 3 (A level)

1,403

18.3%

No qualifications

1,338

17.45%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,068

13.93%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

706

9.21%

Total 16+ residents: 7,668

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

1,485

36.82%

Owns outright

1,459

36.18%

Private landlord or letting agency

468

11.6%

Other social rented

399

9.89%

Social rents from council

119

2.95%

Total households: 4,033

Property prices in Chorley South East & Heath Charnock

Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £212,500 in Chorley South East & Heath Charnock area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £620,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 South East & Heath Charnock over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	31	£330,000	£252,475	£290,000	£405,250	£557,500
Flats	10	£122,500	£67,250	£96,875	£128,500	£324,717
Semi-Detached	40	£211,000	£140,475	£186,500	£231,250	£310,125
Terraced	32	£174,125	£109,763	£151,875	£205,625	£249,800

10 years median price trend in Chorley South East & Heath Charnock

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

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Property prices in Chorley South East & Heath Charnock

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