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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 91 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
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

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £188,000 in Chorley South West area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,500 up to £495,000.

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£295,000
Flats13£109,500
Semi-Detached36£186,500
Terraced19£145,000

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

PR72PJ

Grosvenor Road

PR73PJ

Draperfield

PR73PZ

Burgh Hall Road

PR73TH

Pilgrim Drive

PR73TN

Chiltern Mews

PR73QT

The Oaks

PR72JG

Buttermere Avenue

PR73QG

Eaves Green Road

PR72NP

Butterworth Brow

PR73TP

Bradford Avenue

PR73SE

Wilding Drive

PR72FG

Nab Wood Drive

PR72JY

Rookery Close

PR73PR

Draperfield

PR73FE

Burgh Lane

PR73PD

Calder Avenue

PR72PS

Cunningham Avenue

PR72JZ

Ash Wood Court

PR72EG

Bow Wood Close

PR73RH

The Cedars

PR72JA

Coniston Road

PR72NT

Moor Road

PR72LS

Lakeland Gardens

PR72WJ

Hunters Wood Court

PR72NH

Arnold Place

PR73SB

Booth Avenue

PR72RB

Kingfisher Close

PR72WL

Hunters Wood Court

PR72FQ

Moss Wood Close

PR72JB

Ullswater Road

PR72FE

Knowles Wood Drive

PR72RD

Fieldfare Court

PR73NZ

St Gregorys Place

PR73TA

Yew Tree Close

PR72JL

Scawfell Road

PR72NA

Liptrott Road

PR72FU

Keepers Wood Way

PR73LH

Balcarres Road

PR73QQ

Capesthorne Drive

PR73PU

Burgh Lane

PR72NX

Cross Swords Close

PR73PB

Hodder Avenue

PR72YA

Long Meadow

PR72PP

Mountbatten Road

PR72FW

Folly Wood Drive

PR73PH

Calder Avenue

PR73RQ

The Willows

PR73PL

Draperfield

PR72LR

Moor Road

PR73QA

Burgh Hall Road

PR72WF

Denham Wood Close

PR73LR

Burgh Meadows

PR72YB

Long Meadow

PR72WA

Denham Wood Close

PR72JR

Derwent Road

PR72FX

Dam Wood Close

PR72FB

Johns Wood Close

PR72NL

Clover Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.