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Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton

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About

Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton is a predominantly rural ward on the eastern fringe of the Chorley borough. The landscape is characterised by rolling farmland, scattered hamlets, and pockets of woodland, with the area lying within the West Pennine Moors fringe. Settlements like Brindle and Hoghton are historic villages centred around parish churches, with Hoghton situated on a notable ridge.

The area is defined by its agricultural character and significant historical landmarks. Hoghton Tower, a fortified manor house, is a major local feature. The ward also contains parts of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, which threads through the southern section, contributing to the area's quiet, pastoral atmosphere with a focus on village community life.

Area overview

On average Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 26% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 20.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton is £50,242 per year. There are 6 schools in Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 6 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton is home to around 9,100 people, with a population density of about 411.2 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
81
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
20.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton Population
9,100
Population density
411.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.27(+21%)
Anti-social behaviour
38.13(+112%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.32(+26%)
Shoplifting
9.56(+65%)
Other theft
7.14(+8%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,212
90.27%
Other White
406
4.46%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
67
0.74%
White and Asian (mixed)
62
0.68%
Caribbean
60
0.66%
Total population: 9,097

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,468
33.05%
Level 3 (A level)
1,292
17.3%
No qualifications
1,234
16.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,056
14.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
729
9.76%
Total 16+ residents: 7,467

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,283
32.11%
Owns with a mortgage
1,181
29.55%
Other social rented
963
24.1%
Private landlord or letting agency
374
9.36%
Social rents from council
101
2.53%
Total households: 3,996

Property prices in Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton

Median price£207,498
Price per sq ft£242
Sales (last 12 months)86
Typical range (middle 50%)£168K – £314K

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £207,498 (about £242 per square foot) in Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,500 up to £930,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached30£340,000£255
Semi-Detached27£185,000£252
Terraced25£170,000£199
Flats4£110,000£180

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£232,500£120,500£120,250
2017£245,000£77,000£130,000£114,250
2018£225,000£75,000£132,000£135,000
2019£230,000£70,000£129,998£134,500
2020£255,000£184,999£145,500£140,000
2021£275,000£170,249£165,000£147,500
2022£295,000£100,000£158,500£140,000
2023£378,750£165,000£170,000£145,000
2024£286,000£100,000£174,995£149,000
2025£340,000£110,000£188,998£178,000
2026£337,500£134,000£170,000£179,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£189£179£159
2017£200£129£190£148
2018£196£120£184£151
2019£211£110£194£167
2020£220£303£211£161
2021£228£283£220£190
2022£259£159£232£177
2023£290£287£246£199
2024£261£165£233£218
2025£264£182£253£198
2026£243£224£246£207
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton 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.