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Chorley South West

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About

Chorley South West is a residential ward located in the southern part of Chorley, Lancashire. The area consists primarily of suburban housing, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced properties. It is bordered by the M61 motorway to the west, providing easy access to nearby towns like Bolton and Manchester. The ward includes several local amenities, including schools, parks, and small shopping areas catering to daily needs.

The ward features green spaces such as Astley Park, which offers walking trails, sports facilities, and a historic hall. Public transport links include bus routes connecting to Chorley town centre and surrounding areas. The population is predominantly families and older residents, with a community-focused atmosphere. Chorley South West maintains a quiet, suburban character while remaining well-connected to larger urban centres.

Area overview

On average Chorley South West has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 93 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 of residents in Chorley South West is £40,492 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).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
93
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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 93 recent sales, the median property price is £188,000 in Chorley South West area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £480,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached26£315,000
Flats12£105,000
Semi-Detached37£180,000
Terraced18£154,500

10 years price trend in Chorley South West

All postcodes in Chorley South West

PR72FQ

Moss Wood Close

PR72JR

Derwent Road

PR73NZ

St Gregory's Place

PR73PH

Calder Avenue

PR73PN

Green Street

PR73SA

Eaves Green Road

PR72WG

Denham Wood Close

PR72JH

Thirlmere Road

PR72JL

Derwent Road

PR72RB

Kingfisher Close

PR72WE

Denham Wood Close

PR72RG

Gold Finch Court

PR72WH

Denham Wood Close

PR73QE

Cottage Fields

PR73SD

Burgh Hall Road

PR72FR

Alma Wood Close

PR72FY

Squares Wood Close

PR72NN

Moor Road

PR72PP

Cunningham Avenue

PR73LH

Balcarres Road

PR73NH

Claremont Road

PR72LU

Moor Road

PR73NJ

Howard Road

PR73TL

Burgh Lane

PR72FP

Alma Wood Close

PR72LP

Grafton Court

PR73PJ

Chorley South West

PR73TN

Chiltern Mews

PR72NJ

Clover Road

PR73NX

St Gregory's Place

PR73TG

Lower Burgh Way

PR73QW

Coppull Road

PR72JG

Buttermere Avenue

PR72JU

Moor Road

PR72FE

Knowles Wood Drive

PR72HX

Black Horse Street

PR72JZ

Ash Wood Court

PR72LX

Crook Street

PR73SB

Booth Avenue

PR72JQ

Buttermere Avenue

PR72JS

Yates Street

PR72NB

Jackson Road

PR73RP

The Cedars

PR72FS

Arley Wood Drive

PR72FZ

Old Wood Close

PR73PD

Calder Avenue

PR73PF

Eaves Green Road

PR73TP

Bradford Avenue

PR72NU

Crook Street

PR72PS

Cunningham Avenue

PR73PB

Douglas Close

PR73TQ

Allerton Close

PR72FT

Wallets Wood Court

PR72JF

Derwent Road

PR72RE

Raven Close

PR73PT

Sycamore Court

PR73RH

Lower Burgh Way

PR73RL

The Cedars
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/09/2025.