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Chorley Town & South

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About

Chorley Town & South is a residential and commercial area located in the heart of Chorley, Lancashire. The town centre features a mix of shops, cafes, and local businesses, serving as a hub for daily needs. Nearby streets are lined with a variety of housing, from Victorian terraces to modern developments, catering to different lifestyles. The area is well-connected, with Chorley railway station providing links to Manchester and Preston.

South of the town centre, the landscape becomes more suburban, with quieter streets and green spaces like Astley Park offering recreational opportunities. Schools and community facilities are scattered throughout, making it a practical choice for families. The area balances urban convenience with a more relaxed atmosphere, appealing to those who want easy access to amenities without the bustle of a larger city.

Area overview

On average Chorley Town & South has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 160 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Chorley Town & South is £38,600 per year. There are 8 schools in Chorley Town & South: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good).

Crime rate

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

160

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

5/10

Social housing

14.2%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Chorley Town & South Population

9,681

Population density

2,485.5 per km²

Demographics

British

8,907

92.08%

Other White

268

2.77%

Indian

0.84%

Irish

0.64%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.53%

Total population: 9,673

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

1,430

32.38%

Owns outright

1,318

29.85%

Private landlord or letting agency

891

20.18%

Other social rented

486

11.01%

Social rents from council

179

4.05%

Total households: 4,416

Property prices in Chorley Town & South

Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Chorley Town & South area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £469,995.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	18	£347,500	£243,625	£293,750	£375,125	£448,749
Flats	11	£105,000	£40,000	£50,250	£118,500	£141,750
Semi-Detached	31	£193,500	£113,750	£181,250	£219,750	£289,995
Terraced	57	£150,000	£94,000	£125,000	£176,250	£227,211

10 years price trend in Chorley Town & South

All postcodes in Chorley Town & South

PR71HU

Chorley Town & South

PR74BU

Wigan Lane

PR72LA

Bolton Street

PR72SL

Anderton Street

PR74BY

Shade Lane

PR73EB

Ashby Street

PR73EU

Melrose Way

PR73FB

Leveret Close

PR73HT

Harrison Road

PR74AA

Hogg's Lane

PR71DU

High Street

PR72EJ

Avondale Road

PR72LB

Knowles Street

PR73HP

Brindle Street

PR73JX

Carr Lane

PR73PW

Burgh Lane

PR71BH

Back Fazakerley Street

PR73AY

Beechwood Road

PR73ER

Goulding Street

PR73HN

Cotswold Road

PR71AL

Union Street

PR71EL

Fellery Street

PR72AZ

Anderton Street

PR72BA

Cambridge Street

PR73AW

Queen Street East

PR73BA

Lyons Lane

PR73DE

Lighthurst Lane

PR73EG

Lighthurst Lane

PR73HL

Richmond Court

PR73LS

Burgh Lane

PR73LT

Bannister Street

PR74DZ

Grundy's Lane

PR71BW

Chapel Street

PR72DF

Lennon Street

PR73AR

Cheam Avenue

PR72HE

Gillibrand Walks

PR72SW

Chapel Street

PR73AD

Chorley Town & South

PR73DZ

Gin Bow

PR73FL

Daimler Avenue

PR73HU

Harrison Road

PR73NN

Ash Grove

PR74DB

Wigan Lane

PR71FD

Market Walk

PR72DR

Devonshire Road

PR73DB

Daimler Avenue

PR73DR

Back Ashby Street

PR73JJ

Weld Avenue

PR74AQ

Chester Avenue

PR71DN

Cleveland Street

PR72RZ

Chorley Town & South

PR72SY

Chorley Town & South

PR73EX

Melrose Way

PR73JQ

Carr Lane

PR73ND

Catherine Street

PR72ED

Avondale Road

PR72BJ

Clarence Street

PR72DA

Alker Street

PR72DD

Westminster Road

PR72DH

Alker Street

PR72DW

Trinity Road

PR72TZ

Albert Street

PR73DY

Bolton Street

PR73FD

Pilling Lane

PR74AB

Bolton Street

PR71AF

Byron Street

PR72BD

Cunliffe Street

PR72BQ

George Street

PR72DE

Roberts Street

PR72DJ

Devonshire Road

PR72DS

Devonshire Road

PR72LG

Lupton Street

PR72SG

Cunliffe Street

PR73AE

Burlington Street

PR73FS

Myles Standish Way

PR74AT

Bolton Street

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Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail