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Chorley South West

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About

Chorley South West ward encompasses a primarily residential area on the western side of the town centre. It includes the neighbourhoods of Gillibrand and parts of Heath Charnock, characterised by a mix of housing types from inter-war semis to more recent developments. The ward is bordered by the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, which provides a green corridor for walking and cycling. Local amenities are focused along Gillibrand Road and Rivington Lane, serving the community's daily needs.

The area is largely defined by its proximity to Yarrow Valley Country Park, a significant expanse of woodland, meadows, and river valleys offering extensive outdoor recreation. This parkland, along with the canal towpath, shapes much of the ward's green boundary. The residential streets are generally quiet, with several local schools and community facilities like the Gillibrand Community Centre serving as focal points. The landscape gently slopes towards the Yarrow River, influencing the area's topography and drainage.

Area overview

On average Chorley South West has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Chorley South West is £45,985 per year. There are 6 schools in Chorley South West: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Chorley South West is home to around 8,530 people, with a population density of about 3,004.4 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
21.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Chorley South West Population
8,530
Population density
3,004.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.35(+38%)
Anti-social behaviour
46.07(+147%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.14(+2%)
Other theft
6.33(-4%)
Shoplifting
4.57(-20%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,866
92.23%
Other White
263
3.08%
Arab
61
0.72%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
61
0.72%
White and Asian (mixed)
40
0.47%
Total population: 8,529

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,011
29.99%
Level 3 (A level)
1,223
18.24%
No qualifications
1,181
17.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
991
14.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
722
10.77%
Total 16+ residents: 6,705

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,304
36.85%
Owns outright
852
24.07%
Other social rented
591
16.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
492
13.9%
Social rents from council
212
5.99%
Total households: 3,539

Property prices in Chorley South West

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £197,000 in Chorley South West area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,500 up to £485,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Chorley South 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 South West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached27£300,000
Flats14£107,250
Semi-Detached36£186,500
Terraced18£157,500

10 years median price trend in Chorley South West

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

All postcodes in Chorley South West

PR72NB

Lydgate

PR72JS

Yates Street

PR72JP

Scawfell Road

PR72NH

Arnold Place

PR73RN

Birkacre Brow

PR72PN

Collingwood Road

PR72RF

Woodchat Court

PR72LZ

Hallwood Road

PR72NF

Lawnwood Avenue

PR72FF

Burgh Wood Way

PR72LN

Moor Road

PR73QH

Woodlands Meadow

PR73RJ

The Cedars

PR72JJ

Grasmere Terrace

PR72WJ

Hunters Wood Court

PR73LJ

Whittam Road

PR72WA

Denham Wood Close

PR73PQ

Eaves Green Road

PR72NR

Coppull Road

PR72RH

Redwing Drive

PR73PL

Draperfield

PR73PZ

Burgh Hall Road

PR72WB

Denham Wood Close

PR72PR

Beatty Avenue

PR73PG

Eaves Green Road

PR73TJ

Lower Burgh Way

PR73TR

Mayflower Gardens

PR72FH

Lords Wood Close

PR72JY

Rookery Close

PR72NL

Clover Road

PR72PJ

Grosvenor Road

PR73FE

Burgh Lane

PR73NY

St Gregorys Place

PR72RA

Woodlark Drive

PR73QJ

Dale View

PR72LW

Moor Road

PR72NE

Kingsley Drive

PR72ND

Harestone Avenue

PR73QG

Eaves Green Road

PR73SE

Wilding Drive

PR72LR

Moor Road

PR72YB

Long Meadow

PR72EU

Folly Wood Drive

PR72FW

Folly Wood Drive

PR72LS

Lakeland Gardens

PR72FG

Nab Wood Drive

PR72LT

Taylor Street

PR72NG

Moor Road

PR72NS

Green Street

PR72NW

Brancker Street

PR72YA

Long Meadow

PR73QN

Burgh Hall Road

PR72JB

Ullswater Road

PR72JN

Troutbeck Road

PR72LL

Lakeland Gardens

PR72NP

Butterworth Brow

PR72NX

Cross Swords Close

PR73PA

Plock Green

PR73PP

Draperfield

PR73RQ

The Willows

PR72FJ

Great Wood Close

PR72JA

Coniston Road

PR73QF

Eaves Green Road

PR72EG

Bow Wood Close

PR73QQ

Capesthorne Drive

PR73QX

The Oaks

PR72RD

Fieldfare Court

PR73NG

Weldbank Lane

PR73PR

Draperfield

PR73RG

Rufford Close

PR73TA

Yew Tree Close

PR72NZ

Longfield Manor

PR72FD

Parkers Wood Close

PR72JE

Derwent Road

PR72NA

Liptrott Road

PR73TH

Pilgrim Drive

PR72FN

Dean Wood Close

PR73NQ

Weldbank Lane

PR73PS

The Copse

PR73PU

Burgh Lane

PR73PE

Eaves Green Road

PR72NT

Moor Road

PR73QL

Birkacre Road

PR73RT

Coppull Hall Lane

PR73TB

Fir Tree Close

PR72FL

Lodge Wood Close

PR72WD

Denham Wood Close

PR73LR

Burgh Meadows

PR72WL

Hunters Wood Court

PR73QB

Evergreen Close

PR73RF

Saunders Mews

PR72FX

Dam Wood Close

PR72JD

Haweswater Avenue

PR72FB

Johns Wood Close

PR72RS

Nightingale Way

PR72JW

Grisedale Place

PR73QA

Burgh Hall Road

PR72FA

Little Wood Close

PR72FU

Keepers Wood Way

PR73QT

The Oaks

Data Sources

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