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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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 17% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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 4 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
91
Deprivation level
6/10
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
53.46(+43%)
Anti-social behaviour
41.85(+133%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.32(+15%)
Public order
4.81(-53%)
Vehicle crime
4.81(-20%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,866
92.23%
Other White
263
3.08%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
61
0.72%
Arab
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

Median price£195,000
Price per sq ft£245
Sales (last 12 months)92
Typical range (middle 50%)£160K – £256K

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £245 per square foot) in Chorley South West area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,500 up to £495,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chorley South West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached29£295,000£272
Semi-Detached31£188,000£260
Terraced21£162,000£183
Flats11£114,500£178

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chorley South West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chorley South West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£235,500£71,000£120,000£107,000
2017£234,500£86,000£127,500£103,000
2018£232,995£93,000£130,000£94,000
2019£244,998£84,998£153,000£101,000
2020£249,498£85,500£143,000£116,000
2021£282,498£89,000£165,000£122,500
2022£295,000£99,999£167,750£127,000
2023£308,000£101,498£177,500£145,000
2024£328,000£105,500£170,000£153,000
2025£295,000£109,750£182,500£162,000
2026£250,975£107,000£210,000£160,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chorley South West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chorley South West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£185£132£154£116
2017£196£141£172£122
2018£200£166£181£106
2019£216£148£187£125
2020£224£139£186£121
2021£231£148£201£146
2022£258£160£240£156
2023£259£165£219£176
2024£272£172£229£181
2025£277£176£251£176
2026£257£178£273£183
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chorley South West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Chorley South West in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Chorley South West

Is Chorley South West safe?

Chorley South West records about 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Chorley South West?

The median sale price in Chorley South West is £195,000 (about £245 per square foot) based on 92 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Chorley South West?

Chorley South West has 3 primary schools (2 Good) and 1 secondary school. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Chorley South West?

Chorley South West scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Chorley South West sits around rank 11,985 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Chorley South West?

The average household income in Chorley South West is around £45,985 per year, and 22% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Chorley South West?

Chorley South West is represented by 1 elected councillor: Olga Cash (Green Party).

All postcodes in Chorley South West

PR73QJ

Dale View

PR72NR

Coppull Road

PR72FS

Arley Wood Drive

PR72WE

Denham Wood Close

PR73SA

Oakwood View

PR72WD

Denham Wood Close

PR72NG

Moor Road

PR73TQ

Allerton Close

PR73QU

The Oaks

PR73PA

Plock Green

PR72FF

Burgh Wood Way

PR72NZ

Longfield Manor

PR72NB

Lydgate

PR72RH

Redwing Drive

PR73QF

Eaves Green Road

PR73TG

Winslow Place

PR73TJ

Lower Burgh Way

PR73NJ

Howard Road

PR73NY

St Gregorys Place

PR72EU

Folly Wood Drive

PR72FY

Squares Wood Close

PR73PN

Draperfield

PR72JN

Troutbeck Road

PR73RN

Birkacre Brow

PR73PG

Eaves Green Road

PR72FA

Little Wood Close

PR73NG

Weldbank Lane

PR73PE

Eaves Green Road

PR72LX

Crook Street

PR72PR

Beatty Avenue

PR72WG

Denham Wood Close

PR72RE

Raven Close

PR72FZ

Old Wood Close

PR72PN

Collingwood Road

PR72RG

Goldfinch Court

PR73PF

Eaves Green Road

PR72NU

Moor Road

PR72NJ

Clover Road

PR72RS

Nightingale Way

PR73QB

Evergreen Close

PR72JD

Haweswater Avenue

PR72FH

Lords Wood Close

PR73RL

The Cedars

PR73QN

Burgh Hall Road

PR73NH

Claremont Road

PR72LU

Moor Road

PR72ND

Harestone Avenue

PR73SD

Hale Grove

PR72JS

Yates Street

PR73PP

Draperfield

PR73RP

The Cedars

PR72RA

Woodlark Drive

PR72LL

Lakeland Gardens

PR72FT

Walletts Wood Court

PR73TL

Sampson Close

PR72LZ

Hallwood Road

PR72WH

Denham Wood Close

PR72JQ

Ennerdale Road

PR72FL

Lodge Wood Close

PR72WB

Denham Wood Close

PR73TR

Mayflower Gardens

PR72JH

Thirlmere Road

PR72LT

Taylor Street

PR73RJ

The Cedars

PR72FD

Parkers Wood Close

PR73RF

Saunders Mews

PR72JE

Derwent Road

PR73QL

Birkacre Road

PR72NF

Lawnwood Avenue

PR73PQ

Eaves Green Road

PR72JW

Grisedale Place

PR72FJ

Great Wood Close

PR72FR

Alma Wood Close

PR72NW

Brancker Street

PR73QX

The Oaks

PR72LN

Moor Road

PR72NE

Kingsley Drive

PR72RF

Woodchat Court

PR73NX

St Gregorys Place

PR73PS

The Copse

PR73TB

Fir Tree Close

PR72JF

Derwent Road

PR72FP

Burgh Wood Way

PR72HX

Tootell Street

PR73RG

Rufford Close

PR73PT

Sycamore Court

PR72JU

Moor Road

PR73QH

Woodlands Meadow

PR72LW

Moor Road

PR72NS

Green Street

PR73QE

Cottage Fields

PR73LJ

Whittam Road

PR73RT

Coppull Hall Lane

PR73NQ

Weldbank Lane

PR72JP

Scawfell Road

PR72LP

Grafton Court

PR72FN

Dean Wood Close

PR72NN

Moor Road

PR72JJ

Grasmere Terrace

PR73QW

Coppull Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.