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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.

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.