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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

PR73QU

The Oaks

PR72FQ

Moss Wood Close

PR72WF

Denham Wood Close

PR72JR

Derwent Road

PR73NZ

St Gregorys Place

PR73PH

Calder Avenue

PR73PN

Draperfield

PR73SA

Oakwood View

PR72RB

Kingfisher Close

PR72JH

Thirlmere Road

PR72JL

Scawfell Road

PR72WE

Denham Wood Close

PR72WG

Denham Wood Close

PR72WH

Denham Wood Close

PR73SD

Hale Grove

PR72RG

Goldfinch Court

PR73QE

Cottage Fields

PR72FR

Alma Wood Close

PR72FY

Squares Wood Close

PR72NN

Moor Road

PR72PP

Mountbatten Road

PR73LH

Balcarres Road

PR73NH

Claremont Road

PR72LU

Moor Road

PR73NJ

Howard Road

PR73TL

Sampson Close

PR72FP

Burgh Wood Way

PR72LP

Grafton Court

PR73PJ

Draperfield

PR73TN

Chiltern Mews

PR72NJ

Clover Road

PR73TG

Winslow Place

PR73NX

St Gregorys Place

PR72JG

Buttermere Avenue

PR73QW

Coppull Road

PR72JU

Moor Road

PR72JZ

Ash Wood Court

PR72LX

Crook Street

PR72FE

Knowles Wood Drive

PR72HX

Tootell Street

PR73SB

Booth Avenue

PR72JQ

Ennerdale Road

PR73RP

The Cedars

PR72FS

Arley Wood Drive

PR73PD

Calder Avenue

PR73PF

Eaves Green Road

PR73TP

Bradford Avenue

PR72FZ

Old Wood Close

PR72NU

Moor Road

PR73PB

Hodder Avenue

PR73TQ

Allerton Close

PR72PS

Cunningham Avenue

PR72FT

Walletts Wood Court

PR73PT

Sycamore Court

PR73RH

The Cedars

PR73RL

The Cedars

PR72JF

Derwent Road

PR72RE

Raven Close

Data Sources

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