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Chorley West

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About

Chorley West encompasses a largely residential area situated to the west of the town centre. The neighbourhood is characterised by a mix of housing, including interwar semis, post-war estates, and some modern developments. It is served by local shopping parades providing everyday essentials, with larger retail options available closer to the town centre.

The area is bordered by the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, which provides a green corridor for walking and cycling. A notable local feature is the presence of several large, historic mill ponds, remnants of the area's industrial past, which now contribute to the landscape and local ecology.

Area overview

On average Chorley West has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 11.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Chorley West is £51,786 per year. There are 4 schools in Chorley West: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Chorley West is home to around 11,326 people, with a population density of about 1,967 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
11.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Chorley West Population
11,326
Population density
1,967 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.05(-30%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.16(+23%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.12(-43%)
Other theft
4.94(-25%)
Public order
2.83(-72%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,346
91.39%
Other White
242
2.14%
Indian
130
1.15%
African
74
0.65%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
70
0.62%
Total population: 11,321

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,486
39.03%
Level 3 (A level)
1,598
17.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,199
13.42%
No qualifications
1,183
13.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
735
8.23%
Total 16+ residents: 8,932

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,885
39.04%
Owns outright
1,550
32.1%
Private landlord or letting agency
637
13.19%
Other social rented
598
12.39%
Other forms of private rent
67
1.39%
Total households: 4,828

Property prices in Chorley West

Median price£235,000
Price per sq ft£256
Sales (last 12 months)199
Typical range (middle 50%)£181K – £328K

Based on 199 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 (about £256 per square foot) in Chorley West area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £620,000.

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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached76£348,371£288
Semi-Detached55£228,000£250
Terraced35£198,000£235
Flats33£126,000£219

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chorley West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chorley West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£259,995£107,345£151,500£151,995
2017£257,995£96,500£161,995£156,498
2018£259,995£98,250£169,998£142,495
2019£249,995£101,650£164,995£152,995
2020£258,000£98,500£170,550£150,000
2021£283,000£106,500£182,000£170,000
2022£325,000£115,500£200,000£182,000
2023£310,000£115,000£210,000£185,250
2024£325,000£114,995£219,998£191,000
2025£349,995£120,125£221,000£199,000
2026£325,000£125,000£228,000£175,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chorley West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chorley West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£202£160£186£168
2017£203£165£189£185
2018£211£171£179£181
2019£223£180£186£172
2020£225£170£203£184
2021£238£182£210£184
2022£256£207£232£206
2023£266£191£217£227
2024£274£206£239£215
2025£289£208£257£235
2026£290£223£222£209
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chorley West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Chorley 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.