Area360 logo

Find postcode

Chorley

Interactive map displaying Chorley

About

Chorley is a district in Lancashire, North West England, covering an area of approximately 203 square kilometres. It includes the town of Chorley and several surrounding villages, such as Adlington, Coppull, and Euxton. The district lies between Preston and Bolton, with easy access to major transport routes like the M61 and M6 motorways. The landscape features a mix of urban areas, farmland, and sections of the West Pennine Moors, providing a blend of rural and suburban environments.

The area has a strong industrial heritage, historically linked to textiles and manufacturing. Today, Chorley serves as a commuter hub for nearby cities while retaining its own local economy. Key landmarks include Astley Hall, a historic country house, and Rivington Pike, a popular walking spot. The district also hosts events like the Chorley Flower Show and the annual Christmas lights switch-on, reflecting its community-focused character. With a mix of housing, green spaces, and transport links, Chorley offers a practical base for both residents and businesses.

Area overview

On average Chorley has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Chorley is £44,054 per year. There are 72 schools in Chorley: 50 primary (7 Outstanding and 39 Good) and 7 secondary (0 Outstanding and 6 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
80
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
11.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Chorley Population
117,732
Population density
580.6 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
109,449
92.96%
Other White
2,394
2.03%
Pakistani
767
0.65%
Indian
747
0.63%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
649
0.55%
Total population: 117,733

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
18,558
37.02%
Owns with a mortgage
17,598
35.1%
Private landlord or letting agency
6,056
12.08%
Other social rented
5,419
10.81%
Social rents from council
1,218
2.43%
Total households: 50,135

Property prices in Chorley

Based on 1,479 recent sales, the median property price is £216,000 in Chorley area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,500 up to £1,950,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Chorley 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached475£350,000
Flats111£110,000
Semi-Detached455£212,000
Terraced438£168,000

10 years median price trend in Chorley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chorley.

All wards in Chorley

Adlington & Anderton

Buckshaw & Whittle

Chorley East

Chorley North & Astley

Chorley North East

Chorley North West

Chorley South East & Heath Charnock

Chorley South West

Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton

Clayton West & Cuerden

Coppull

Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South

Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard

Euxton

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.